Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam dam
Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam
The Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam, located in Austin, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Bull Creek river stream. Completed in 1985, this concrete dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a structural height of 43 feet. It has a length of 292 feet and a capacity to store up to 30 acre-feet of water, providing essential protection against potential flooding in the area.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Arboretum Dam has been inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features outlet gates for controlled and uncontrolled water release, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3,187 cubic feet per second. Its satisfactory condition assessment in 2017 reflects the diligent maintenance efforts in place to uphold its flood risk reduction purpose and keep nearby communities safe.
With a surface area of 1 acre and serving a drainage area of 0.16 square miles, the Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing stormwater runoff and mitigating flood risks in the Travis County, Texas region. Its strategic location and efficient design by CAMP DRESSER AND MCKEE INC demonstrate a commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of increasing extreme weather events.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Ck At Loop 360 Nr Austin | 37 cfs | → |
| Shoal Ck At Silverway Dr | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Walnut Ck At Georgian Dr | 9 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At Koenig Lane | 1 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 86 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
- Greenshores Drive 6921, Travis County
- Redbud Trail, Austin
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
- Mansfield Park Drive, Austin
Campgrounds
- Camp Mabry Military
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
- Mckinney Falls State Park
Fishing spots
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About Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam
Where does the data for Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam.