Monroe Veal Dam dam
Monroe Veal Dam
Monroe Veal Dam, located in Stephens County, Texas, was completed in 1924 and serves as a vital water supply structure for the region. This private-owned earth dam stands at 26 feet in height and spans a length of 1250 feet, with a storage capacity of 385 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to support water supply needs, with a normal storage capacity of 103 acre-feet.
Despite its age and relatively small size, Monroe Veal Dam holds a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risks associated with its operation. The dam lacks a spillway and has limited emergency preparedness measures in place, raising concerns about its safety and the need for regular inspections and maintenance. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", it is crucial for authorities to monitor the condition of the dam closely to prevent any potential disasters.
As a key component of the local water supply infrastructure, Monroe Veal Dam plays a significant role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding communities. However, its high hazard potential underscores the importance of proper risk management and maintenance practices to safeguard the dam's integrity and the safety of downstream areas. With ongoing regulatory oversight and proactive measures, the dam can continue to fulfill its essential function effectively while minimizing potential risks to the environment and public safety.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Monroe Veal Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 143 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 4 cfs | → |
| Deep Ck At Moran | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monroe Veal Dam.
Boat launches
- Palo Pinto County
- County Road 278 Stephens County
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Possum Kingdom State Park
- Lake Daniel City Park
- Breezy Point
- Jack D. Furst Staff Center
- Echo Valley
- Morning Star
Fishing spots
Track Monroe Veal Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Monroe Veal Dam
Where does the data for Monroe Veal Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Monroe Veal Dam.