Stockton Lake Dam dam
Stockton Lake Dam
Stockton Lake Dam, located in Lavaca County, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a crucial water supply source for the region. This private earth dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 785 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small size, the dam plays a vital role in water management for the area, especially during times of drought or increased water demand.
The dam, situated on TR-Parker Creek, does not have a spillway and is primarily designed for water supply purposes. With a hazard potential rated as "Not Available" and a high risk assessment score of 2, the dam's condition is currently not rated. While the dam is not under state regulation or enforcement, it does undergo regular state inspections and permitting processes. The lack of a designated emergency action plan raises concerns about the preparedness for potential risks associated with the dam.
Stockton Lake Dam, under the ownership of a private entity, highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and risk factors associated with dams like Stockton Lake Dam can provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in safeguarding water security for communities in Texas and beyond.
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 Stockton Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navidad Rv Nr Hallettsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Lavaca Rv At Hallettsville | 22 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Columbus | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 1 cfs | → |
| Sandy Ck Nr Ganado | 130 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 1,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stockton Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Thousand Trails Lane 1062, Columbus
- Highway 90 Alternate 4882, Eagle Lake
- West Highway 71 Business 737-971, La Grange
- Park Prairie Road 1298, Fayetteville
- Highway 159 4705, Fayetteville
Track Stockton Lake 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 Stockton Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stockton Lake 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 Stockton Lake Dam.