Cavness Lake Dam

TR-DRY CREEK· Travis, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Cavness Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length780 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX05057

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CAVNESS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cavness Lake Dam?

Cavness Lake 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 Cavness Lake Dam?

Cavness Lake Dam is owned by CAVNESS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cavness Lake Dam built?

Cavness Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Cavness Lake Dam?

Cavness Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.

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.