K Bar Lake No 3 Dam dam
K Bar Lake No 3 Dam
K Bar Lake No 3 Dam, located in Bosque, Texas, is a private-owned structure built in 1966 primarily for recreation and water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 22 feet and with a length of 550 feet, this earth dam on the TR-Cedar Creek river system offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in water-related activities. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam does have state permitting and inspection requirements in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, K Bar Lake No 3 Dam provides ample water resources for the surrounding area, with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but its risk assessment has been categorized as high, indicating the need for proper risk management measures to be put in place. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have an outlet gate to control water flow. Although the condition assessment is not rated, regular inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure the dam's long-term integrity and safety.
In conclusion, K Bar Lake No 3 Dam serves as an important water resource and recreational area in the region, offering opportunities for water-based activities while also providing essential water supply functions. With its unique design and location, the dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and community. Regular monitoring and maintenance are key to ensuring the dam's continued operation and safety for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
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 K Bar Lake No 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla | 90 cfs | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 1 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills | 41 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton | 23 cfs | → |
| Hog Ck Nr Crawford | 15 cfs | → |
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near K Bar Lake No 3 Dam.
Track K Bar Lake No 3 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 K Bar Lake No 3 Dam
Where does the data for K Bar Lake No 3 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 K Bar Lake No 3 Dam.