Bartholomew Park Dam dam
Bartholomew Park Dam
Bartholomew Park Dam, located in Austin, Texas, was completed in 1997 by CAMP DRESSER AND MCKEE INC. This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 280 feet in length, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the TANNEHILL BRANCH. With a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway width of 20 feet and can discharge up to 3000 cubic feet per second.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with a fair condition assessment as of June 2014. The hazard potential of Bartholomew Park Dam is not available, but it poses a moderate risk level according to the risk assessment. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and inundation maps are not detailed in the data, indicating a potential area of improvement for the dam's risk management measures. Nonetheless, the dam has been maintained at a satisfactory level, providing flood protection to the Travis County area.
In case of any emergency, the dam has three uncontrolled outlet gates and is under a five-year inspection frequency. Overall, Bartholomew Park Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, showcasing a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Bartholomew Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ft Br Boggy Ck At Manor Rd | 21 cfs | → |
| Boggy Ck At Manor Rd | 4 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At Koenig Lane | 1 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Webberville Rd | 168 cfs | → |
| Boggy Ck At Webberville Rd | 1 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At Red River St | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bartholomew Park Dam.
Boat launches
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
- Redbud Trail, Austin
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
- Farm To Market Road 973 2801-2899, Austin
Campgrounds
- Camp Mabry Military
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Bartholomew Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bartholomew Park Dam
Where does the data for Bartholomew Park 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 Bartholomew Park Dam.