Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam dam
Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam
Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam, located in Sutton County, Texas, along the North Llano River, was completed in 1963 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private dam, constructed of concrete with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches for 439 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, it serves as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state of Texas, which requires regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has no spillway and is classified as having a high hazard potential, indicating the importance of proper risk management measures. While the condition of the dam is not rated and there is limited information on its emergency action plan, the presence of one outlet gate suggests some level of control over water release.
Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam serves as a key infrastructure for irrigation purposes in the area, supporting agricultural activities and water resource management along the North Llano River. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water utilization and the need for ongoing maintenance and regulatory oversight to ensure its continued functionality in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Llano Rv Nr Junction | 193 cfs | → |
| S Llano Rv At Flat Rock Ln At Junction | 80 cfs | → |
| Llano Rv Nr Junction | 310 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv At Menard | 38 cfs | → |
| S Concho Rv At Christoval | 8 cfs | → |
| N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam.
Campgrounds
Track Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam
Where does the data for Fort Terrett Ranch River 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 Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam.