Cougar Run Dam
Cougar Run Dam is an earth dam located in Travis County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Cougar Run Dam
Cougar Run Dam is a dam in Travis, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Austin (local government). It impounds the Tr-bull Creek.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2018. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| River/Stream | Tr-bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.36242, -97.77813 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CITY OF AUSTIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06875 |
| Federal ID | TX06875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |