Tx No Name No 51 Dam dam
Tx No Name No 51 Dam
Located in Robertson County, Texas, the Tx No Name No 51 Dam is a private earth dam completed in 1977 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Standing at a height of 18 feet and stretching 1000 feet in length, this dam provides a storage capacity of 194 acre-feet and serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has a high risk assessment due to its potential hazard, although its condition has not been rated.
Situated on TR-Duck Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region. With no spillway and one outlet gate, the dam serves as a key feature for fire protection and agricultural needs in the area. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks a comprehensive emergency action plan, its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
As water resource and climate change enthusiasts look to the future, the Tx No Name No 51 Dam stands as a symbol of the delicate balance between water management and environmental stewardship. With its significant storage capacity and essential role in providing water for fire protection and livestock, this dam highlights the need for ongoing maintenance, inspection, and risk assessment to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. As discussions around water security and climate resilience continue, the Tx No Name No 51 Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in adapting to a changing climate and safeguarding 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 Tx No Name No 51 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 21 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Highbank | 506 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 1 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 69 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 564 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tx No Name No 51 Dam.
Track Tx No Name No 51 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tx No Name No 51 Dam
Where does the data for Tx No Name No 51 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 Tx No Name No 51 Dam.