Max Starcke Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyBurnet
Nearest CityAUSTIN
River/StreamCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates30.55647, -98.25659

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height99 ft
Dam Height99 ft
Dam Length895.5 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,760 acre-ft
Max Storage8,760 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,760 acre-ft
Surface Area780 acres
Drainage Area36,325 sq mi
Max Discharge421,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerLOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00987
Federal IDTX00987
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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