Hurst Creek Dam No 1 dam
Hurst Creek Dam No 1
Hurst Creek Dam No 1, located in Travis County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by HDR and completed in 1968. This earth-type dam, with a height of 24 feet and a length of 550 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes along the Hurst Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, making it a significant resource for water management in the area.
Despite being regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and meeting state inspection and enforcement requirements, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The hazard potential is not available, but the risk assessment categorizes it as high. The dam has no spillway and a single outlet gate, with no associated structures. The last inspection was conducted in September 1988, indicating a need for updated evaluations to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this water resource infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hurst Creek Dam No 1 offers a unique site for recreation while also highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management for such structures. As an integral part of the local water management system, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human activity and natural resources. Continued monitoring and assessment of the dam's condition are crucial to ensuring its longevity and safety for the community it serves.
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 Hurst Creek Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Ck At Sh 71 Nr Oak Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck At Lost Ck Blvd Nr Austin | 9 cfs | → |
| Williamson Ck At Oak Hill | · | → |
| Slaughter Ck At Fm 1826 Nr Austin | · | → |
| Bull Ck At Loop 360 Nr Austin | 7 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck At Loop 360 | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hurst Creek Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- South Quinlan Park Road 1501, Austin
- Low Water Crossing Road, Austin
- Mansfield Park Drive, Austin
- Pace Bend. Tatum Cove. Lake Travis
- Bar K Ranch Road 6701, Lago Vista
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
Campgrounds
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
- Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
- Muleshoe Bend - Lake Travis
Track Hurst Creek Dam No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Hurst Creek Dam No 1
Where does the data for Hurst Creek Dam No 1 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 Hurst Creek Dam No 1.