Lake Findley Dam dam
Lake Findley Dam
Lake Findley Dam, located in Jim Wells County, Texas, is a crucial water resource that serves multiple purposes such as recreation and water supply. Built in 1965 by LOCKWOOD ANDREWS & NEWNAM, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 14,358 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 7,316 acre-feet and a normal storage of 2,780 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated on Chiltipin Creek, Lake Findley Dam is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam features a spillway width of 3,424 feet and is equipped with various outlet gates for water control. Despite being last inspected in 2015 and deemed in "Not Rated" condition, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for flood control and water conservation in the area. Additionally, with a surface area of 637 acres and a drainage area of 152 square miles, the dam contributes to the ecological balance of the region.
Managed by the local government of Alice, Texas, Lake Findley Dam not only provides recreational opportunities for the community but also ensures a reliable water supply for various uses. With its strategic location and structural design, the dam serves as a testament to sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change challenges. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Findley Dam stands as a beacon of resilience and conservation in the ever-changing environmental landscape.
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 Lake Findley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Ck At Alice | 39 cfs | → |
| Lagarto Ck Nr George West | · | → |
| Nueces Rv At Bluntzer | 131 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Mathis | 28 cfs | → |
| Tranquitas Ck At Kingsville | 17 cfs | → |
| Petronila Ck At Fm 665 Nr Driscoll | 890 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Findley Dam.
Boat launches
- Longhorn Trail San Patricio County
- Vista Fina Drive 169, Live Oak County
- Nueces County
- I 37;Us 77 San Patricio County
- Figueroa Street Calallen
Track Lake Findley Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Findley Dam
Where does the data for Lake Findley 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 Lake Findley Dam.