Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam dam
Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam
Located in Loving, Texas, the Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam stands as a testament to private stewardship of water resources in the state. With a height of 13 feet and a storage capacity of 143.55 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water in the region. Despite being rated as having a high risk potential, the dam has not been fully assessed for its condition, presenting both challenges and opportunities for further evaluation and potential upgrades.
The dam's primary purpose and design characteristics remain unspecified, but its presence as an off-channel structure suggests a strategic role in water management and conservation efforts. While lacking a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate for controlled water release. Its location in the Congressional District 23 of Texas underscores its importance in supporting local water needs and infrastructure development. The dam's role in regulating water flow and storage highlights its significance in mitigating risks and enhancing water security in the region.
With its precise coordinates at 31.757212 latitude and -103.35186 longitude, the Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricacies of water management in Texas. As a privately owned structure, the dam represents a partnership between local stakeholders and regulatory agencies to ensure the sustainable use of water resources for current and future generations. As efforts continue to assess and manage the dam's risk potential, its role in shaping the hydrological landscape of Loving County underscores the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding water security and resilience 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 Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos Rv At Fm 3398 Nr Pecos | · | → |
| Pecos Rv At Pecos | 130 cfs | → |
| Pecos River Near Orla | 0 cfs | → |
| Pecos Rv At Rr 1776 Nr Grandfalls | 1 cfs | → |
| Delaware River Nr Red Bluff | 49 cfs | → |
| Pecos River At Red Bluff | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam.
Track Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam
Where does the data for Felix 45-28 Impoundment 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 Felix 45-28 Impoundment Dam.