Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 dam
Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2
Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 is a state-regulated dam located in Bandera, Texas, along Can Creek. The primary purpose of this Earth-type dam is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.1 acres. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 456 feet, this dam serves as a vital component of the state's water resource management system.
Despite its high hazard potential and lack of recent condition assessment, Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has not undergone significant modifications since its last inspection in 1977. With a risk assessment rating of High (2), emergency action plans and risk management measures may need to be revisited to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
As one of the key earth dams in the Galveston District, Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 stands as a testament to the state's commitment to providing recreational opportunities while also managing its water resources effectively. Although its design and construction details are unknown, the dam continues to play a vital role in the local community's water supply and outdoor recreation activities. Further assessments and updates may be necessary to address potential risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of this important water infrastructure.
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 Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabinal Rv Bl Mill Ck Nr Vanderpool | 0 cfs | → |
| N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt | 9 cfs | → |
| Seco Ck At Miller Ranch Nr Utopia | 2 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Hunt | 23 cfs | → |
| Sabinal Rv Nr Sabinal | 1 cfs | → |
| Frio Rv At Concan | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2.
Campgrounds
Track Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2
Where does the data for Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 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 Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2.