Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond dam
Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond
Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond in Travis County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure managed by the local government. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this Earth dam structure with a buttress core type stands at a height of 11 feet and has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-Wilbarger Creek, this detention pond covers a surface area of 13 acres and has a drainage area of 0.58 square miles.
Although the exact year of completion is not specified, the Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond has a maximum discharge capacity of 3,000 cubic feet per second and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 45 feet. The structure includes two uncontrolled outlet gates and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Despite being labeled as having a moderate risk level, the condition assessment of the dam is not rated, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding area from potential hazards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the significance of the Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond in mitigating flood risks along the TR-Wilbarger Creek in Texas. As a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction, this Earth dam structure plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential inundation events. With its strategic location and design features, this detention pond exemplifies the importance of proactive water management practices in addressing climate-related challenges and ensuring the safety and resilience of urban areas in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 386 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 314 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 86 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 130 cfs | → |
| Little Walnut Ck At Georgian Dr | 9 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond.
Boat launches
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
- Greenshores Drive 6921, Travis County
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
Campgrounds
- Camp Mabry Military
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Russell Park - Georgetown Lake
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
Fishing spots
Track Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond
Where does the data for Highland Park North Sh45 Detention Pond 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
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