Old Lampasas Dam
Old Lampasas Dam is an earth dam located in Travis County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Old Lampasas Dam
Old Lampasas 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 34 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 248 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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 | 30.42171, -97.79840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 248 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| 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 | TX07295 |
| Federal ID | TX07295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |