Bintliff Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bintliff Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, stands as a vital structure in the management of water resources in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1987, this buttress dam on an unnamed tributary of Bull Creek has a height of 55.8 feet and a length of 530 feet, providing a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its crucial role in water management, Bintliff Dam currently has a poor condition assessment and is in need of maintenance and potential upgrades to improve its safety and performance. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 10 feet, and features two uncontrolled outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards.

As a key piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource management system, Bintliff Dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and responsibilities associated with maintaining and operating such critical structures. With its designer being C. Darryl Primeaux, Inc., and its state-regulated status, the dam represents a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and engage with in the ongoing dialogue around sustainable water management practices.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

530

Dam Height

55.8

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BULL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Hydraulic Height

55.8

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

180

Structural Height

55.8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

56
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.