Frerich Lake No 2 Dam dam
Frerich Lake No 2 Dam
Frerich Lake No 2 Dam, located in Kinney County, Texas, was completed in 1943 and serves as a crucial water supply structure for the region. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cow Creek and is designed with a buttress core type to support its structural integrity.
Despite being regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements, the dam is classified as having a high risk potential due to the lack of available hazard and condition assessments. The absence of a spillway and limited discharge capacity further adds to the risk profile of Frerich Lake No 2 Dam. With no designated emergency action plan or updated contact information, there are concerns about the preparedness and management of potential emergencies associated with the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Frerich Lake No 2 Dam serves as a notable structure in the Fort Worth District, with a primary purpose of water supply. The dam's location on Cow Creek highlights its importance in managing water resources in the region, although its risk assessment and lack of regulatory enforcement raise concerns about its long-term sustainability. As efforts continue to assess and address the potential hazards associated with the dam, stakeholders are urged to prioritize the safety and resilience of this critical water infrastructure.
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 Frerich Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Las Moras Spgs Dws Of Pool At Brackettville | 9 cfs | → |
| W Nueces Rv Nr Brackettville | · | → |
| Nueces Rv At Laguna | 89 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Cr 414 At Montell | 69 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde | 0 cfs | → |
| Dolan Ck Abv Devils River Nr Comstock | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frerich Lake No 2 Dam.
Track Frerich Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Frerich Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Frerich Lake No 2 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 Frerich Lake No 2 Dam.