Mearns Meadow Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTravis
Nearest CityAUSTIN
River/StreamLITTLE WALNUT CREEK
Coordinates30.36738, -97.70068

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length735 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage128 acre-ft
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge16,665 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF AUSTIN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/21/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07216
Federal IDTX07216
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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