Caraway Lake No 2 Dam dam
Caraway Lake No 2 Dam
Caraway Lake No 2 Dam, located in Lee County, Texas, was completed in 1972 by USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreation. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 828 feet, with a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water release.
The dam is associated with the Myrtle Branch river and falls under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While it is privately owned and not regulated by the state, it is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The risk assessment for Caraway Lake No 2 Dam has been rated as high, indicating that there may be potential hazards associated with the structure that require careful monitoring and management.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Caraway Lake No 2 Dam to be a fascinating example of a multipurpose dam that plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Texas. Its unique design and history provide valuable insights into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems, making it a noteworthy site for further study and appreciation.
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 Caraway Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caraway Lake No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
- Williamson County
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Ripple Creek Lane, Somerville
- Iron Bridge Road 9251, Burton
- State Park Road 57, Somerville
Campgrounds
- North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Nails Creek - Lake Somerville State Park
- 18
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About Caraway Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Caraway Lake No 2 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 Caraway Lake No 2 Dam.