Twin Lakes Dam, located in Cedar Park, Texas, was completed in 1972 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam, standing at a height of 26 feet and stretching 300 feet in length, impounds the waters of Buttercup Creek, creating a surface area of 9.8 acres and a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 400 feet.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. The condition of the dam was assessed as fair in 2016, with a moderate risk rating. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but it has a history of regular inspections, with the last one conducted in February 2015. In case of emergencies, the dam has uncontrolled and valve outlet gates for water release.
Twin Lakes Dam provides a picturesque recreational spot in Cedar Park, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities. With its moderate risk rating and fair condition assessment, the dam continues to be monitored and maintained to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate can appreciate the careful management and regulatory oversight that goes into maintaining this essential infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
BUTTERCUP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
6.42 |
Nid Storage |
305 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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