Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 dam
Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2
Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2, located in Freestone, Texas, stands as a testament to private ownership and the vital role it plays in water resource management. Built in 1977, this Earth-type dam with a height of 17 feet serves primarily for water supply purposes. With a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water to the surrounding area.
Despite being non-regulated by the state, Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 has a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it is crucial for stakeholders to keep an eye on its structural integrity to ensure the safety of the community. Although lacking in certain regulatory measures such as an Emergency Action Plan and inundation maps, the dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure for water management in the region.
With no spillway and limited discharge capacity, Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 presents unique challenges in managing water levels and potential emergencies. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to provide essential water supply services to the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and updating infrastructure like Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 becomes increasingly evident for the sustainable management of water resources in Texas.
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 Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 1 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 9 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 19 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 1,820 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2.
Campgrounds
- Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 5 - Thornton
- Fairfield Lake State Park
- Fort Parker State Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
Track Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 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 Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2
Where does the data for Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 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 Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2.