La Condesa Pond 1 Dam is a dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 2023. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 1,200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About La Condesa Pond 1 Dam
La Condesa Pond 1 Dam is a dam in Bastrop, Texas. The dam is owned by Centex La Condesa LP (private). It impounds the Tributary of Big Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2023, 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.
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 | Bastrop |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.23546, -97.32882 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2023 (3 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 309 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Centex La Condesa LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07605 |
| Federal ID | TX07605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |