Dick Nichols Park Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Nearest City | AUSTIN |
| River/Stream | KINCHEON BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 30.21269, -97.85443 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,099 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF AUSTIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |