Located in Round Rock, Texas, the La Frontera Detention Dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
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Completed in 1958, this privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 800 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the TR-LAKE CREEK.
Maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), La Frontera Detention Dam has a fair condition assessment as of December 2015. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in February 2015. Despite its modest hazard potential classification, the dam has not yet had an Emergency Action Plan prepared, raising concerns about emergency response preparedness.
In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with one other controlled outlet, two uncontrolled outlets, and a valve. The dam's spillway width measures 203 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 2488 cubic feet per second. As a vital structure for water resource management in Williamson County, La Frontera Detention Dam remains a focal point for climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike.
Years Modified |
2000 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
39 |