Harris Dam dam
Harris Dam
Located in Hamilton, Texas, the Harris Dam is a private-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply. Completed in 1926, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 1300 feet. It holds a normal storage capacity of 850 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 2000 acre-feet, providing essential water resources to the area.
Situated on the TR-Leon River, the Harris Dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is regularly inspected for safety and compliance. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is deemed not available, with a condition assessment that is not rated. The risk assessment for the dam is classified as high (2), indicating the need for effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Although lacking certain data points such as the condition assessment date and emergency action plan details, the Harris Dam remains a crucial asset for water resource management in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing importance for recreation and water supply, this dam serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between human and natural systems in the face of climate challenges.
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 Harris Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 26 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 9 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 0 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv At Gatesville | 229 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton | 57 cfs | → |
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Dam.
Boat launches
- Comanche County
- R 6 Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Hico City Park
- Meridian State Park
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Dublin City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
Fishing spots
Track Harris Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harris Dam
Where does the data for Harris 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 Harris Dam.