Parmer Dam
Parmer Dam is a concrete dam located in Travis County, Texas, built in 2006. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Parmer Dam
Parmer Dam is a dam in Travis, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Austin (local government). It impounds the Wells Branch near Austin.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/21/2024.
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 | Wells Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.40927, -97.68133 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,111 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF AUSTIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07294 |
| Federal ID | TX07294 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |