Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam dam
Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam
Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam, located in Georgetown, Texas, is a private dam on the Middle Fork San Gabriel River. Constructed in 1982 by GALBRAITH ENGINEERING, this Buttress dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 370 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, it primarily serves purposes related to water supply.
The dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), has a high-risk assessment due to its condition not being rated and the lack of available hazard potential information. Despite its potential risks, the dam has not been modified since its completion in 1982 and only had one inspection in 1988. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, the dam presents environmental and safety concerns that warrant further inspection and potential risk management measures for the safety of the surrounding area.
As a crucial element in water resource management, Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam plays a significant role in the local watershed. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should be aware of the dam's presence and potential risks, as it stands as a key infrastructure supporting water supply in Williamson County, Texas. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of this important dam.
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 Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown | 5 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 91 cfs | → |
| Berry Ck At Airport Rd Nr Georgetown | 3,500 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 130 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 314 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 386 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Russell Park Boat Ramp
- Park Road 3, Georgetown
- Lime Creek Road 9684-9766, Leander
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
Campgrounds
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Russell Park - Georgetown Lake
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam
Where does the data for Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing 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
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