Clarence Washington Farm Dam dam
Clarence Washington Farm Dam
Clarence Washington Farm Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, was completed in 1968 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 475 feet, offers a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet for water supply and recreation purposes. Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure safety and compliance.
Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. The hazard potential of Clarence Washington Farm Dam is currently not available, but it has been assessed as having a high risk level (2). While the condition of the dam is not rated, it meets regulatory guidelines and is maintained for public safety. With its picturesque location along the TR-DRY CREEK, the dam offers a serene setting for outdoor activities and water recreation, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike who are passionate about water resource management and climate conservation.
Overall, Clarence Washington Farm Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam construction and management practices in Texas. With its solid earth design and buttress core type, the dam provides a vital resource for both water supply and recreational use in the area. Through ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively while promoting a deeper appreciation for the importance of sustainable water resource management among water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Clarence Washington Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Ck At Us Hwy 183 | 20 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Austin | 171 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Webberville Rd | 26 cfs | → |
| Williamson Ck At Jimmy Clay Rd | 6 cfs | → |
| Boggy Ck At Webberville Rd | 0 cfs | → |
| Ft Br Boggy Ck At Manor Rd | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clarence Washington Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Little Webberville Park
- Texas 130 Toll, Austin
- Farm To Market Road 973 2801-2899, Austin
- Hyatt Lost Pines Road 575, Cedar Creek
- Farm To Market 969 1115, Bastrop
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
Campgrounds
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Camp Mabry Military
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Bastrop State Park
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Fishing spots
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About Clarence Washington Farm Dam
Where does the data for Clarence Washington Farm 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 Clarence Washington Farm Dam.