Mill Pond Dam, located in San Saba, Texas, is a concrete buttress dam with a height of 15.1 feet and a length of 150 feet.
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Completed in 1875, this historic structure on Mill Creek serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other." With a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.4 square miles, the dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet.
Managed by a local government entity, Mill Pond Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a fair condition assessment as of April 2016, and the last inspection took place in December 2015. With a moderate risk level assigned to it, the dam does not have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential risk assessment.
Despite its age, Mill Pond Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As a popular spot for water and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water infrastructure for the safety and well-being of local communities.
Year Completed |
1875 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
15.1 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
4.26 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.1 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
32 |
Structural Height |
15.1 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
140cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr San Saba
|
211cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Llano Rv At Llano
|
263cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |