South Mopac Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTravis
River/StreamTR-SLAUGHTER CREEK
Coordinates30.17692, -97.87945

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage283 acre-ft
Max Storage283 acre-ft
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge9,460 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 IDTX06509
Federal IDTX06509
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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