Glover Lake Dam dam
Glover Lake Dam
Glover Lake Dam, located in Burleson, Texas, along the TR-DAVIDSON CREEK, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1971 for flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 735 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational activities in the area.
Despite its critical role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks, Glover Lake Dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for condition assessment. The dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Not Available," indicating a need for further inspection and evaluation. With a high risk assessment score of 2, there is a pressing need for enhanced risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam structure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Glover Lake Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and community resilience. The dam's location in the Galveston District of Texas highlights its significance in local water management efforts. Its history and design provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with balancing flood control, water supply, and recreational needs in a dynamic and evolving landscape.
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 Glover Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 7,110 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Yegua Ck Nr Somerville | 0 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glover Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Drive, Somerville
- Burleson County
- Ripple Creek Lane, Somerville
- State Park Road 57, Somerville
- Iron Bridge Road 9251, Burton
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
Campgrounds
- Welch Park - Somerville
- Big Creek Park And Marina Dispersed
- Birch Creek - Lake Somerville State Park
- 78
- 84
- 85
Fishing spots
Track Glover Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Glover Lake Dam
Where does the data for Glover 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 Glover Lake Dam.