Mc Callen Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by BURY AND PARTNERS and completed in 1998.
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The dam, standing at a height of 15.1 feet, serves a primary purpose of "other" and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 99 acre-feet, Mc Callen Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Situated on the TR-WALNUT CREEK, Mc Callen Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 31 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. The condition assessment as of June 2014 was deemed fair, with a moderate risk level of 3. With a drainage area of 363.9 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1253 cubic feet per second, Mc Callen Dam plays a critical role in flood control and water supply for the city of Austin.
In terms of safety and emergency preparedness, Mc Callen Dam had its last inspection in February 2014, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the hazard potential and inundation maps are not available, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With its essential role in water management and the surrounding ecosystem, Mc Callen Dam stands as a vital infrastructure piece in ensuring sustainable water resources and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
825 |
Dam Height |
15.1 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15.1 |
Drainage Area |
363.9 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
15.1 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd
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0cfs |
Little Walnut Ck At Georgian Dr
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0cfs |
Shoal Ck At Silverway Dr
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0cfs |
Waller Ck At Koenig Lane
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0cfs |
Ft Br Boggy Ck At Manor Rd
|
24cfs |
Brushy Ck At Ih 35
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11cfs |