Lester May Estate Gss dam
Lester May Estate Gss
The Lester May Estate Gss is a privately owned Earth dam located in Kaufman, Texas, along the TR-BACHELOR CREEK. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 760 feet, providing a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. While primarily serving purposes other than flood control or water supply, this structure is designed with a buttress core and has a spillway width of 0, offering no flood discharge capacity. Despite its age, the dam's condition remains unrated, with a hazard potential assessment of "Not Available" and a risk assessment level of "High (2)".
The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers has no involvement with this dam, as it falls under private ownership and operation. With no state regulation or enforcement in place, the responsibility for inspection and maintenance of the Lester May Estate Gss rests solely on its owner. While the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in 2010, there is no current information available on its readiness or compliance with guidelines. The risk management measures for this dam are also unspecified, leaving potential vulnerabilities in the face of extreme weather events and climate challenges.
Given its location in a high-risk area and the lack of recent assessment data, the Lester May Estate Gss presents a concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The absence of a rated condition assessment and the outdated EAP underscore the need for proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this structure. With a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, any failure or breach of this dam could have significant implications for downstream communities and the surrounding environment. As such, continued attention and investment in risk management and emergency preparedness are crucial for safeguarding against potential disasters.
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 Lester May Estate Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 21 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 417 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 51 cfs | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 37 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lester May Estate Gss.
Track Lester May Estate Gss in the Snoflo app
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About Lester May Estate Gss
Where does the data for Lester May Estate 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.
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