Bartholomew Park Dam, located in Austin, Texas, was completed in 1997 by CAMP DRESSER AND MCKEE INC.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 280 feet in length, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the TANNEHILL BRANCH. With a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway width of 20 feet and can discharge up to 3000 cubic feet per second.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with a fair condition assessment as of June 2014. The hazard potential of Bartholomew Park Dam is not available, but it poses a moderate risk level according to the risk assessment. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and inundation maps are not detailed in the data, indicating a potential area of improvement for the dam's risk management measures. Nonetheless, the dam has been maintained at a satisfactory level, providing flood protection to the Travis County area.
In case of any emergency, the dam has three uncontrolled outlet gates and is under a five-year inspection frequency. Overall, Bartholomew Park Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, showcasing a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TANNEHILL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Ft Br Boggy Ck At Manor Rd
|
24cfs |
Boggy Ck At Manor Rd
|
0cfs |
Waller Ck At Koenig Lane
|
0cfs |
Walnut Ck At Webberville Rd
|
1cfs |
Boggy Ck At Webberville Rd
|
0cfs |
Waller Ck At Red River St
|
10cfs |
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Camp Mabry Military
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McKinney Falls State Park
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Emma Long Metropolitan Park
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