Oak Springs Dam
Oak Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Travis County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Oak Springs Dam
Oak Springs Dam is a dam in Travis, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Austin (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Boggy Creek near Austin.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 07/30/2024.
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 |
| Nearest City | Austin |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of Boggy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.27072, -97.70340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,650 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 274 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF AUSTIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07418 |
| Federal ID | TX07418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |