Bintliff Dam dam
Bintliff Dam
Bintliff Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, stands as a vital structure in the management of water resources in the region. 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.
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 Bintliff Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 1 cfs | → |
| Bull Ck At Loop 360 Nr Austin | 7 cfs | → |
| Shoal Ck At Silverway Dr | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Walnut Ck At Georgian Dr | 1 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 40 cfs | → |
| Waller Ck At Koenig Lane | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bintliff Dam.
Boat launches
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
- Greenshores Drive 6921, Travis County
- Mansfield Park Drive, Austin
- Low Water Crossing Road, Austin
- Lime Creek Road 9684-9766, Leander
Campgrounds
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Camp Mabry Military
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
- Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Bintliff Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bintliff Dam
Where does the data for Bintliff 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 Bintliff Dam.