Hugnes Gss dam
Hugnes Gss
Hugnes Gss, located in Leon, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS to assist with water resource management in the area. Standing at 25 feet high and 344 feet long, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other', with a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, Hugnes Gss has a state permit for operation and inspection, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
The dam, situated on TR-Clear Creek, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and regulating water flow in the region. It boasts a buttress core type and a spillway width of 0, with a hazard potential that is currently deemed 'Not Available'. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. With no associated structures and limited federal agency involvement, Hugnes Gss remains a valuable asset for water resource management in the area, serving its purpose effectively.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hugnes Gss provides an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam that plays a vital role in the local ecosystem. With its construction led by the USDA NRCS and operational oversight by the state, this dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in water management. As it continues to serve its purpose in regulating water flow and mitigating flood risks in Leon, Texas, Hugnes Gss stands as a tangible example of the intersection between infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
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 Hugnes Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 49 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 770 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 11 cfs | → |
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 45 cfs | → |
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 560 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 12,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hugnes Gss.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Hugnes Gss in the Snoflo app
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About Hugnes Gss
Where does the data for Hugnes Gss 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 Hugnes Gss.