Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam dam
Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam
Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam, located in Comal, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by M&S Engineering, LLC and completed in 2013. The dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and spans a length of 590 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood control and has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 73 feet.
Situated on an unnamed tributary of Dry Comal Creek, the Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing stormwater runoff and preventing downstream flooding. The dam's fair condition assessment and moderate hazard potential highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area. With its strategic location and design features, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns and exacerbate flooding risks, the Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam stands as a critical asset for mitigating potential disasters. Its state-regulated status and adherence to TCEQ regulations demonstrate a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. By understanding and appreciating the role of structures like this dam in safeguarding communities and ecosystems, water resource and climate enthusiasts can advocate for sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate.
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 Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv At Sattler | 58 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch | 46 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
| Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk | 91 cfs | → |
| Dry Comal Ck At Loop 337 Nr New Braunfels | 22 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
- Turkey Cove. Canyon Lake.
- Skyline Boat Ramp
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Nancy Joe Ramp. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
- Camp Huaco Springs
Fishing spots
Track Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond Dam
Where does the data for Vintage Oaks Unit 5 Detention Pond 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.
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