Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam dam
Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam
Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Standing at a height of 24 feet and stretching 300 feet in length, this dam was completed in 1966 and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Despite having no spillway, the dam has one outlet gate for water release. The dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
The dam, situated on the TR-Onion Creek, is a vital resource for the surrounding agricultural community, providing water for irrigation needs. However, with a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2 (considered high), there are concerns about the dam's safety and potential impacts in case of failure. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it is crucial to have risk management measures in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam is crucial for sustainable water management practices. With its role in irrigation and the potential risks involved, it is vital to ensure proper upkeep, inspection, and emergency preparedness to safeguard both the dam's functionality and the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 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 | → |
| Waller Ck At E 1st St | 12 cfs | → |
| W Bouldin Ck At Oltorf Rd | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 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
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
- Little Webberville Park
Campgrounds
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Camp Mabry Military
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Lockhart State Park
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam
Where does the data for Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 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 Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam.