Kallina Reservoir Dam dam
Kallina Reservoir Dam
Kallina Reservoir Dam, located in Colorado, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet with a length of 8800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 427 acre-feet. Situated on Ch-Pinoak Creek, the reservoir covers a surface area of 29 acres and has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam poses a high risk level, indicating potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. With no spillway and minimal infrastructure for flood control, the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures are not fully documented. The lack of regulatory enforcement and inspection by state agencies raises concerns about the safety and integrity of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kallina Reservoir Dam presents a case study on the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and emergency planning in mitigating risks associated with dam failures. The limited information available on the dam's condition highlights the need for increased oversight and investment in improving the dam's safety measures to ensure long-term resilience against potential disasters. As a critical irrigation source in the region, addressing the identified risks and implementing necessary measures is crucial for sustainable water management in the area.
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 Kallina Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navidad Rv Nr Hallettsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Sandy Ck Nr Ganado | 130 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Columbus | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Lavaca Rv At Hallettsville | 22 cfs | → |
| W Mustang Ck Nr Ganado | 486 cfs | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kallina Reservoir Dam.
Track Kallina Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kallina Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Kallina Reservoir 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.
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