Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam dam
Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam
Located in Travis County, Texas, the Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam was designed by BURY & PITTMAN in 1997 for flood risk reduction along the Sunset Valley Branch. This earth dam stands at a height of 12.5 feet, with a hydraulic height matching its structural height. With a length of 2160 feet and a drainage area of 0.94 square miles, this dam serves to control the flow of water and prevent flooding in the surrounding area.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam features a spillway width of 75 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 34 acre-feet. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. As a vital infrastructure for flood protection in the region, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from potential water-related hazards.
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 Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Ck At Manchaca Rd | 2 cfs | → |
| Kincheon Br At William Cannon Blvd | · | → |
| Barton Ck At Loop 360 | · | → |
| Williamson Ck At Oak Hill | · | → |
| W Bouldin Ck At Oltorf Rd | 3 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck Abv Barton Spgs At Austin | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
- Redbud Trail, Austin
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
- Greenshores Drive 6921, Travis County
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
Campgrounds
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Camp Mabry Military
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam
Where does the data for Sunset Valley Village 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 Sunset Valley Village Detention Pond Dam.