Vineyard Gss No 1 dam
Vineyard Gss No 1
Vineyard Gss No 1, also known as Vineyard Dam 1, is a privately owned earth dam located in Freestone, Texas. Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 1100 feet, Vineyard Gss No 1 has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for water management in the area.
Situated on TR-Grindstone Creek and managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Vineyard Gss No 1 does not have a spillway and is rated as having a high risk potential. Despite not being state regulated, this dam is inspected and permitted by the State of Texas. With its strategic location and contribution to water conservation efforts, Vineyard Gss No 1 plays a crucial role in enhancing water resource sustainability in the region.
Although the condition assessment of Vineyard Gss No 1 is currently not rated, its presence as a key water management structure underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring its integrity. As a notable feature in the water infrastructure landscape of Texas, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of private owners, government agencies, and conservation organizations in safeguarding water resources and adapting to climate challenges.
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 Vineyard Gss No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 3 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 2,860 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 3,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vineyard Gss No 1.
Campgrounds
- Fairfield Lake State Park
- Fort Parker State Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Track Vineyard Gss No 1 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 Vineyard Gss No 1
Where does the data for Vineyard Gss No 1 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 Vineyard Gss No 1.