Escarpment Dam North

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTravis
River/StreamSLAUGHTER CREEK
Coordinates30.19620, -97.88041

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage448 acre-ft
Max Storage448 acre-ft
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge28,551 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF AUSTIN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06508
Federal IDTX06508
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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