Holland Lake Dam dam
Holland Lake Dam
Holland Lake Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, was completed in 1966 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 600 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Situated on Panther Branch, the dam does not have a spillway and features buttress core type foundations.
Despite its age, Holland Lake Dam has not been rated for its structural condition, posing a high risk according to the available data. The dam's last inspection took place in 1967, indicating a need for updated assessments and risk management measures. The absence of emergency action plans and inundation maps raises concerns about the dam's readiness for potential hazards and emergencies.
With its location in a high-risk area and lack of recent inspections, Holland Lake Dam presents a pressing need for reassessment and potential upgrades to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the sustainability of the water resource system. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Holland Lake Dam an intriguing case study for the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
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 Holland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 0 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 8 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Comanche County
- R 6 Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- De Leon Community Park
- Dam - Leon Reservoir
- Weiser Community Park
- Dublin City Park
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
Fishing spots
Track Holland 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 Holland Lake Dam
Where does the data for Holland 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 Holland Lake Dam.