Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Travis County, Texas, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 292 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Arboretum Stormwater Detention Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Arboretum Association;cbre Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-bull Creek near Austin.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 292 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. 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 08/09/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% 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 |
| Nearest City | Austin |
| River/Stream | Tr-bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.38932, -97.75086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,187 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Arboretum Association;cbre Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05955 |
| Federal ID | TX05955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |