Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond

OFF CH-WALNUT CREEK· Travis, Texas· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX06445

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: March 29, 1991
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CHIMNEYHILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond?

Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond 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 Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond?

Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond is owned by CHIMNEYHILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond?

Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond?

Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond has a dam height of 26 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 Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond last inspected?

Chimneyhill Stormwater Holding Pond was last inspected on March 29, 1991. 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.