Oak Springs Dam dam
Oak Springs Dam
Oak Springs Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure along an unnamed tributary of Boggy Creek. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this earth dam stands at a height of 8.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, Oak Springs Dam poses a moderate risk according to hazard potential ratings. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, this dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 274 cubic feet per second. The last inspection in 2014 revealed that the dam requires regular check-ups every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With Lloyd Doggett as the Congressional Representative in charge of this area, the dam remains a key component in the region's water management system, serving both practical and environmental purposes.
In conclusion, Oak Springs Dam stands as a crucial water resource infrastructure in Travis County, Texas, providing storage and flood control along Boggy Creek. With its moderate risk assessment and fair condition, ongoing inspections and maintenance are necessary to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety. As a local government-owned structure regulated by TCEQ, this earth dam plays a significant role in the management of water resources in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Oak Springs Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boggy Ck At Webberville Rd | 1 cfs | → |
| Boggy Ck At Manor Rd | 4 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Austin | 395 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At Red River St | 5 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At E 1st St | 12 cfs | → |
| Ft Br Boggy Ck At Manor Rd | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oak Springs 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
- Farm To Market Road 973 2801-2899, Austin
- Texas 130 Toll, 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 Oak Springs Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Oak Springs Dam
Where does the data for Oak Springs 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 Oak Springs Dam.