Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam, located in Austin, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Bull Creek river stream.


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Summary

Completed in 1985, this concrete dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a structural height of 43 feet. It has a length of 292 feet and a capacity to store up to 30 acre-feet of water, providing essential protection against potential flooding in the area.

Managed by private owners and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Arboretum Dam has been inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features outlet gates for controlled and uncontrolled water release, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3,187 cubic feet per second. Its satisfactory condition assessment in 2017 reflects the diligent maintenance efforts in place to uphold its flood risk reduction purpose and keep nearby communities safe.

With a surface area of 1 acre and serving a drainage area of 0.16 square miles, the Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing stormwater runoff and mitigating flood risks in the Travis County, Texas region. Its strategic location and efficient design by CAMP DRESSER AND MCKEE INC demonstrate a commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of increasing extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1985

Dam Length

292

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-BULL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

0.16

Nid Storage

30

Structural Height

43

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.