Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam dam
Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam
Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam, located in Chambers, Texas, was completed in 1981 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and stretches out to a length of 5340 feet. With a storage capacity of 249 acre-feet and normal storage of 187 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for water supply in the area.
Despite being a crucial water management infrastructure, the dam lacks a spillway and has a hazard potential of "Not Available," making it a high-risk structure. With no recent inspection data available, the condition assessment remains "Not Rated," raising concerns about the overall safety and integrity of the dam. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find this dam particularly intriguing due to its significance in supporting irrigation activities in the region and the potential risks associated with its current condition.
As a part of the Fort Worth District, Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management along the TR-East Bay. However, with limited information on its inspection, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures, there is a need for further assessment and monitoring to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential infrastructure. Water and climate enthusiasts may find this dam a compelling subject for further research and discussion on sustainable water management practices and infrastructure resilience 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 Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Wallisville | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Coastal Water Authority Canal Nr Dayton | 858 cfs | → |
| Pine Island Bayou Nr Sour Lake | 98 cfs | → |
| Goose Ck At Baytown | 148 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Liberty | 7,570 cfs | → |
| Cedar Bayou Nr Crosby | 1,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 124, Bolivar Peninsula
- Russell Rd, Texas
- Anahuac Boat Ramp
- East Freeway, Wallisville
- Hugo Point County Park
- 15th Street, Bolivar Peninsula
Campgrounds
- Double Bayou County Park
- Rollover Pass
- Winnie - Stowell County Park
- Job Beason County Park
- Fort Anahuac County Park
- White Memorial County Park
Track Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Lagow Reservoir No 1 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 Lagow Reservoir No 1 Dam.