Obbco Ranch Dam dam
Obbco Ranch Dam
Obbco Ranch Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for irrigation purposes. The dam sits on Flat Creek and has a height of 11 feet, providing a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15.6 acres, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state. Despite its lack of state regulation, the dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2, indicating potential hazards.
This unlisted/unknown foundation dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, supporting agricultural irrigation needs. While the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment and lacks updated emergency action plans, it remains an essential infrastructure for water management in the region. As a private structure, the responsibility for inspection and maintenance falls on the owner, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and efficiency of the dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Obbco Ranch Dam can appreciate its unique design and purpose in sustaining irrigation activities in the area. The dam's location on Flat Creek, its high risk assessment rating, and its reliance on private ownership and maintenance present an intriguing case study for understanding the intersection of water management, infrastructure, and environmental conservation in Texas. This dam signifies the delicate balance between human needs for water resources and the potential risks associated with unregulated structures in the region.
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 Obbco Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 7 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 7 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Obbco Ranch Dam.
Boat launches
- Comanche County
- R 6 Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- De Leon Community Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Dublin City Park
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
Fishing spots
Track Obbco Ranch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Obbco Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Obbco Ranch 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 Obbco Ranch Dam.