Upshaw Lake Dam dam
Upshaw Lake Dam
Upshaw Lake Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, was completed in 1968 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private Earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Sabana River and owned by a private entity, does not have a spillway and features a buttress core type.
Despite its high hazard potential rating, Upshaw Lake Dam is currently not regulated by the state and has not been subject to any inspections or condition assessments. The dam poses a risk level of 2, classified as high, in terms of potential hazards. While it lacks certain safety measures such as emergency action plans and updated contact information, the dam remains an essential resource for irrigation in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Upshaw Lake Dam serves as a notable structure that highlights the importance of proper management and regulation of dams. With its significant storage capacity and key role in irrigation, the dam presents both opportunities and challenges in terms of ensuring its safety and functionality for the surrounding community. As efforts to monitor and assess the condition of Upshaw Lake Dam continue, it stands as a focal point for discussions on water resource management and risk mitigation in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Upshaw Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 14 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 8 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 8 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upshaw Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
- R 6 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- De Leon Community Park
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
- Weiser Community Park
- Dublin City Park
Fishing spots
Track Upshaw Lake 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 Upshaw Lake Dam
Where does the data for Upshaw 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 Upshaw Lake Dam.