Wb Smith Lake Dam dam
Wb Smith Lake Dam
Wb Smith Lake Dam, located in Leon, Texas, was completed in 1977 and serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock water supply, and small fish pond. The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 792 feet. It has a storage capacity of 494 acre-feet and is primarily of earth construction with a buttress core type.
Despite not having a spillway, the dam is inspected and permitted by the state of Texas. It is situated on TR-Boggy Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District. The risk assessment for Wb Smith Lake Dam is rated as high (2), indicating the need for proper risk management measures to be put in place. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, highlighting the importance of ensuring safety protocols are in place for any potential emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Wb Smith Lake Dam an intriguing structure due to its unique design and purpose. The dam plays a crucial role in providing essential services such as fire protection and water supply in the region. With its high-risk assessment, there is a need to closely monitor and manage the safety of the dam to prevent any potential hazards. As a privately owned structure, it showcases the diverse landscape of water resource management in Texas and the importance of effective regulations and inspections to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
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 Wb Smith Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 49 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 770 cfs | → |
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 45 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 12,100 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 31 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wb Smith Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wb Smith Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wb Smith Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wb Smith 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 Wb Smith Lake Dam.