Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam dam
Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam
Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam, located in Dimmit County, Texas, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Completed in 1974, this earth-type dam with a buttress core is designed to hold back the waters of the TR-Carrizo Creek, providing a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. With a structural height of 14 feet and a length of 1200 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that goes beyond flood control and water storage.
Despite its age, Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam has not been rated for condition assessment, leaving its risk potential marked as high. However, the lack of a spillway and limited outlet gates present unique challenges for managing water levels and mitigating potential hazards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the presence of such structures prompts us to reflect on the delicate balance between human intervention and nature's forces, underscoring the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness in safeguarding our water resources.
As we delve deeper into the data surrounding Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of water infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience. While the dam may not be under federal jurisdiction, its impact on the surrounding ecosystem and local communities cannot be understated. The risk potential and lack of regulatory oversight serve as a call to action for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and sustainability of our water resources for future generations.
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 Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces Rv Nr Asherton | 5 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Cotulla | · | → |
| Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde | 0 cfs | → |
| Leona Rv Nr Uvalde | · | → |
| Frio Rv Nr Derby | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam.
Track Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 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 Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam
Where does the data for Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 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 Dolph Briscoe Lake No 8 Dam.