Herff Cornelius Dam 1 dam
Herff Cornelius Dam 1
Herff Cornelius Dam 1, located in Matagorda, Texas, was completed in 1969 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a length of 1900 feet, creating a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated on Live Oak Bayou, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for agricultural purposes in the region.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Herff Cornelius Dam 1 is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements to ensure its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 14,190 acres, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. While it lacks a spillway, the dam features an outlet gate for water release when necessary, contributing to efficient water management in the area.
Although the dam's hazard potential is not available and its condition is not rated, it is categorized with a high risk assessment level of 2. With its strategic location and contribution to irrigation in the region, Herff Cornelius Dam 1 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Matagorda, Texas.
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 Herff Cornelius Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr Bay City | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Wadsworth | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Tres Palacios Rv Nr Midfield | 178 cfs | → |
| San Bernard Rv Nr Boling | 292 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon | 8,500 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Wharton | 529 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Herff Cornelius Dam 1.
Track Herff Cornelius Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Herff Cornelius Dam 1
Where does the data for Herff Cornelius Dam 1 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 Herff Cornelius Dam 1.