Thome Valley Dam
Thome Valley Dam is an earth dam located in Travis County, Texas, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Thome Valley Dam
Thome Valley Dam is a dam in Travis, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Austin (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Dry Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.17068, -97.61443 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF AUSTIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07339 |
| Federal ID | TX07339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |