Tom Miller Dam dam
Tom Miller Dam
Tom Miller Dam, located on the Colorado River in Travis County, Texas, serves as a vital water resource for the region. Completed in 1939, this concrete gravity dam stands at a height of 85 feet and has a length of 1395 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 115,404 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 25,200 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in providing irrigation, recreation, and water supply to the surrounding areas.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Tom Miller Dam also serves a primary purpose as a hydroelectric power source. The dam features outlet gates for controlled water release, as well as a spillway width of 1002 feet. Despite being modified in 2005 for foundation and structural improvements, the dam is assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of August 2015, ensuring its continued functionality and safety for the community.
With its impressive hydraulic and structural height, Tom Miller Dam stands as a testament to efficient water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Texas. This landmark structure not only provides essential services for irrigation and water supply but also contributes significantly to the local economy and environment. As a key player in the region's water management infrastructure, Tom Miller Dam continues to play a crucial role in sustaining the Colorado River ecosystem and supporting the diverse needs of its stakeholders.
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 Tom Miller Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Ck Abv Barton Spgs At Austin | · | → |
| Shoal Ck At W 12th St | 35 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At Red River St | 5 cfs | → |
| W Bouldin Ck At Oltorf Rd | 3 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck At Loop 360 | · | → |
| Waller Ck At E 1st St | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tom Miller Dam.
Boat launches
- Redbud Trail, Austin
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
- Greenshores Drive 6921, Travis County
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
Campgrounds
- Camp Mabry Military
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Tom Miller Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tom Miller Dam
Where does the data for Tom Miller 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 Tom Miller Dam.