Jenkins And White Pond Dam dam
Jenkins And White Pond Dam
Jenkins and White Pond Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 585 feet, with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-DRY CREEK and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and it is classified as having a high risk potential. With no spillway and a hazard potential that is not available, there are concerns surrounding the safety and maintenance of this structure. However, the dam's recreational use adds to its significance, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to visit.
As a key site in the Galveston District, Jenkins and White Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource demands. With its unique design and historical significance, this dam continues to attract attention from those interested in both water resource management and climate adaptation.
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 Jenkins And White Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Ck At Us Hwy 183 | 24 cfs | → |
| Williamson Ck At Jimmy Clay Rd | 28 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Austin | 395 cfs | → |
| Boggy Ck At Webberville Rd | 1 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Webberville Rd | 168 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At E 1st St | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jenkins And White Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 973 2801-2899, Austin
- Texas 130 Toll, Austin
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- Little Webberville Park
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
Campgrounds
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Camp Mabry Military
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Lockhart State Park
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Bastrop State Park
Fishing spots
Track Jenkins And White Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jenkins And White Pond Dam
Where does the data for Jenkins And White 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 Jenkins And White Pond Dam.