Picadilly Dam dam
Picadilly Dam
Picadilly Dam, located in Pflugerville, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed to regulate the flow of Gilleland Creek. Completed in 1987, this Earth dam stands at a height of 11.2 feet and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Despite its significant role in water management, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and inspections.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 190 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has two uncontrolled outlet gates. The risk assessment for Picadilly Dam is rated as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulating its operations, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Picadilly Dam's history and current status intriguing, as it serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in Travis County, Texas.
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 Picadilly Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 36 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 37 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 2 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 20 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Walnut Ck At Georgian Dr | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Picadilly Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- North Capital Of Texas Highway 5015, Austin
- Greenshores Drive 6921, Travis County
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
- Redbud Trail, Austin
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Camp Mabry Military
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
Fishing spots
Track Picadilly Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Picadilly Dam
Where does the data for Picadilly 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 Picadilly Dam.