Krause Lake Dam dam
Krause Lake Dam
Krause Lake Dam, located in Comal, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This private-owned earth dam with a height of 24 feet and a length of 500 feet is situated on Tom Creek, within the Galveston District. The dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 30 acre-feet.
Despite being non-federally regulated, Krause Lake Dam poses a high risk, as indicated by its Hazard Potential rating of "Not Available" and a Risk Assessment of "High (2)". The dam has not been inspected since February 1974, and its condition remains unrated. While the dam lacks certain safety features like a spillway, it is equipped with a single outlet gate. Additionally, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps remain unknown.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Krause Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study due to its age, private ownership, and high-risk designation. The lack of recent inspections and safety assessments raises concerns about the dam's structural integrity and emergency preparedness. Further research and attention to this site may be necessary to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the local water resources.
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 Krause Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch | 54 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Sattler | 66 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At Fischer Store Rd Nr Fischer | 9 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk | 89 cfs | → |
| Dry Comal Ck At Loop 337 Nr New Braunfels | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Krause Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
- Cranes Mill Park. Canyon Lake.
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Nancy Joe Ramp. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Camp Huaco Springs
Fishing spots
Track Krause Lake Dam 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 Krause Lake Dam
Where does the data for Krause 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 Krause Lake Dam.