Tx No Name No 46 Dam dam
Tx No Name No 46 Dam
Tx No Name No 46 Dam, located in Guadalupe, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. This private Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 725 feet in length, completed in 1973. With a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, it provides vital water resources for the surrounding area. Despite its small size, the dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated and its hazard potential not available.
Situated on TR-YORK CREEK and under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District, the dam has no spillway and a single outlet gate. It is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections and permitting. The dam's location in Texas makes it susceptible to the effects of climate change, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity. With a risk assessment rating of 'High (2)', the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness require attention to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
In conclusion, Tx No Name No 46 Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes in Guadalupe, Texas. As a privately owned structure with limited federal involvement, its risk assessment, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness need to be addressed to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the sustainability of water resources in the face of a changing climate. With proper management and oversight, this dam can continue to serve its purpose effectively while safeguarding the surrounding area from water-related risks.
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 Tx No Name No 46 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 84 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 139 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk | 54 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk | 81 cfs | → |
| Dry Comal Ck At Loop 337 Nr New Braunfels | 0 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At San Marcos | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tx No Name No 46 Dam.
Boat launches
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
- State Park Road 17065-17099, Kingsbury
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- Saint Joseph Street 839, Maxwell
- Plant Road, Kingsbury
- Stairtown Road 515, Luling
Campgrounds
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Lockhart State Park
Fishing spots
Track Tx No Name No 46 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tx No Name No 46 Dam
Where does the data for Tx No Name No 46 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
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