Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 dam
Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2
Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 is a privately owned structure located in Robertson, Texas, along Bear Creek. Built in 1988 by designer Henry P. Oneal, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet and spans a length of 1135 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities, with a storage capacity of 2340 acre-feet and a surface area of 88.5 acres.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge of 750 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a hazard potential rating or condition assessment, the dam is considered to pose a moderate risk. With its strategic location and crucial role in flood risk reduction, this dam is an important feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and conservation of water resources in the region.
Overall, Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 is an integral part of the water infrastructure in Robertson, Texas, serving a variety of purposes while also contributing to the local ecosystem and recreational opportunities. As a privately owned structure with state regulation and oversight, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between private and public entities in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area. For enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience, this dam stands as a noteworthy example of the importance of sustainable water infrastructure 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 Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 21 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 69 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 1 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 1 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Highbank | 506 cfs | → |
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 564 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2.
Track Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 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 Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2
Where does the data for Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 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 Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2.