Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam

MIDDLE FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER· Williamson, Texas· Built 1982· Buttress· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Other Private

Key Takeaway

Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeButtress
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDTX05852

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 10, 1988
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JIM AVANT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam?

Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam?

Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam is owned by JIM AVANT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam built?

Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam?

Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam?

Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam last inspected?

Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam was last inspected on February 10, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.