Lutringer Lake Dam dam
Lutringer Lake Dam
Lutringer Lake Dam, located in Hays County, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a private flood risk reduction structure on TR-Boons Creek. This Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet tall and stretches 718 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 161 acre-feet. Despite being state-permitted and inspected, the dam lacks a spillway and poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being not rated.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also supports recreational activities in the area. Managed by a private entity, Lutringer Lake Dam sits within the jurisdiction of the Galveston District and falls under the oversight of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As a key component of the local water resource infrastructure, the dam remains a focal point for climate enthusiasts interested in its risk assessment, management measures, and potential impacts on the surrounding environment.
Although lacking detailed data on its current condition assessment and emergency action plan, Lutringer Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location on TR-Boons Creek, the dam's role in flood risk reduction and potential recreational opportunities make it a noteworthy structure in the region. As efforts to assess and manage its risks continue, the dam serves as a focal point for ongoing discussions on water resource management and climate resilience in Hays County, Texas.
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 Lutringer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco Rv At Halifax Rch Nr Kyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv Nr Kyle | · | → |
| Onion Ck Nr Driftwood | 0 cfs | → |
| Bear Ck Bl Fm 1826 Nr Driftwood | 2 cfs | → |
| Bear Ck At Spillar Ranch Rd Nr Manchaca | 2 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At Wimberley | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lutringer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
- Jacob's Creek Park. North Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- Old Hancock Road. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Lockhart State Park
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
Fishing spots
Track Lutringer Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lutringer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lutringer 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 Lutringer Lake Dam.