De Cordova Bend Dam dam
De Cordova Bend Dam
De Cordova Bend Dam, located in Hood County, Texas, along the Brazos River, was completed in 1969 and is primarily used for irrigation purposes. With a height of 79 feet and a length of 2200 feet, this earth dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 240,640 acre-feet and serves as a source of water supply, recreation, and irrigation for the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), De Cordova Bend Dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 656 feet and is equipped with outlet gates for water release. Despite being rated with a very high risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its strategic location and significant impact on the local water resources, De Cordova Bend Dam plays a vital role in sustaining the region's water supply and supporting irrigation activities for agricultural development.
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 De Cordova Bend Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 365 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 261 cfs | → |
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 7 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 4 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 370 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near De Cordova Bend Dam.
Boat launches
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Pr 21 North 2212, Cleburne
Campgrounds
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
Fishing spots
Track De Cordova Bend Dam in the Snoflo app
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About De Cordova Bend Dam
Where does the data for De Cordova Bend 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 De Cordova Bend Dam.