Hurt Lake Dam dam
Hurt Lake Dam
Hurt Lake Dam, located in Cuero, Texas, is a private earth dam constructed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a dam height of 13 feet and a length of 640 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and is situated on the TR-Denton Creek, within the Fort Worth District. While not regulated by the state, this dam is permitted and inspected by the state regulatory agency, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
Despite being classified as a high-risk dam with a hazard potential that is not currently available, Hurt Lake Dam does not have a spillway and features no outlet gates. The dam primarily caters to fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational purposes, indicating its importance in supporting local wildlife and providing opportunities for outdoor activities. While the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service underscores a commitment to sustainable water resource management and environmental conservation in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hurt Lake Dam represents a vital infrastructure supporting the diverse ecosystem of Gonzales, Texas. As a key feature in the landscape, this earth dam serves as a valuable resource for enhancing fish and wildlife habitats, while also offering recreational opportunities for the local community. With a focus on safety and compliance, the dam's maintenance and management play a crucial role in ensuring the continued sustainability and resilience of the surrounding environment, making it a noteworthy site for those passionate about water resource conservation and climate resilience efforts.
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 Hurt Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Fork Ck At Hwy 97 Nr Waelder | · | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Gonzales | 322 cfs | → |
| Peach Ck Bl Dilworth | 0 cfs | → |
| Plum Ck Nr Luling | 16 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Cr 143 Nr Gonzales | 188 cfs | → |
| Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hurt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Street Joseph Street, Gonzales
- U.S. 90, Luling
- Stairtown Road 515, Luling
- Plant Road, Kingsbury
- Saint Joseph Street 839, Maxwell
- State Park Road 17065-17099, Kingsbury
Campgrounds
- Independence City Park
- Palmetto State Park
- Group Camping
- Lake Wood Rec Area
- Green Dickson Park
- Lockhart State Park
Fishing spots
Track Hurt Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hurt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hurt Lake 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 Hurt Lake Dam.