Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam dam
Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam
Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam is a private-owned structure located in San Augustine, Texas, and serves as a vital water resource along the off-channel Big Iron Ore Creek. Completed in 2015, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, making it a crucial component in the region's water management system. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection, ensuring its safety and functionality for water resource management.
With a primary purpose of "Other" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam plays a significant role in water storage and flood control in the area. Although lacking a spillway, the dam has an outlet gate for water release when necessary. While its condition assessment is currently "Not Rated", the dam's risk management measures are not specified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management.
Overall, Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region. Its construction and operation demonstrate a commitment to sustainable water management practices, even in the face of potential hazards and risks. As a key player in the local water ecosystem, this dam serves as a reminder of the crucial role that infrastructure plays in safeguarding and enhancing our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine | 176 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 17 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 859 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1211, Center
- County Road 1510, Center
- Etole Park Road, Etoile
- Ashcamp Loop, Broaddus
- Farm To Market Road 3124, Zavalla
- Kurth Lake Road, Lufkin
Campgrounds
- Mission Dolores City Rv Park
- Townsend
- Shirley Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Jackson Hill - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Boles Field: (409) 625-1940
- Boles Field Campground
Fishing spots
- Sam Rayburn Lake
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Lake Murvaul
- Bouton Lake: (936) 897-1068
- Martin Creek Lake
- Lake Striker
Track Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Borders Reservoir No 1 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 Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam.