Anchor Lake Dam dam
Anchor Lake Dam
Anchor Lake Dam, located in Gatesville, Texas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of debris control. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 470 feet in length. It serves to regulate water flow on TR-Dodd Branch and provides a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet.
The dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is not equipped with a spillway and has a high hazard potential. While its condition assessment is not rated, it is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Despite its age, Anchor Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in maintaining water supply and controlling debris in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the engineering marvel of Anchor Lake Dam, which serves as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in Coryell County, Texas. With its unique design and historical significance, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in maintaining a stable ecosystem and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
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 Anchor Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv At Gatesville | 66 cfs | → |
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 28 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills | 29 cfs | → |
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 29 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 60 cfs | → |
| Hog Ck Nr Crawford | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anchor Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Owl Creek Park Road 6800, Gatesville
- White Flint Park Road 11298, Moody
- Moffat Road, Temple
- Leona Park Rd, Texas
- Denmans Lane, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
Campgrounds
- Faunt Leroy City Park
- West Fort Hood Rv Military
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
Fishing spots
Track Anchor Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Anchor Lake Dam
Where does the data for Anchor Lake 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 Anchor Lake Dam.