Pflugerville Dam dam
Pflugerville Dam
Located in Travis County, Texas, the Pflugerville Dam is a local government-owned structure designed by HDR and completed in 2005. With a primary purpose of water supply, the earth-type dam stands at a height of 37.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 38.5 feet. Its maximum storage capacity is 3,273 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1,700 acre-feet and a surface area of 180 acres.
Sitting on the TR-Wilbarger Creek, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and outlet gates including three slide gates and one uncontrolled gate. The dam has been inspected regularly, with the latest assessment in July 2017 rating its condition as satisfactory. The risk assessment for the Pflugerville Dam indicates a moderate risk level of 3, with hazard potential information not available.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Pflugerville Dam an intriguing structure to study, with its unique design elements and purposeful contribution to water supply in the region. The dam's compliance with state regulations and inspection requirements, along with its risk management measures, make it a significant asset in the local water infrastructure. Its strategic location and features make it a valuable site for further research and monitoring in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Pflugerville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 42 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 2 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 39 cfs | → |
| Little Walnut Ck At Georgian Dr | 1 cfs | → |
| Shoal Ck At Silverway Dr | · | → |
| Ft Br Boggy Ck At Manor Rd | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pflugerville Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Little Webberville Park
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
- Greenshores Drive 6921, Travis County
- Texas 130 Toll, Austin
Campgrounds
- Camp Mabry Military
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Russell Park - Georgetown Lake
Fishing spots
Track Pflugerville Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pflugerville Dam
Where does the data for Pflugerville Dam 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 Pflugerville Dam.