Northwest Park Dam
Northwest Park Dam is an earth dam located in Travis County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Northwest Park Dam
Northwest Park Dam is a dam in Travis, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Austin (local government). It impounds the Shoal Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 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 |
| River/Stream | Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.34781, -97.74475 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 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 | TX07298 |
| Federal ID | TX07298 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |