Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam

OFF CH-BEE CAVE HOLLOW· Travis, Texas· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,428 cfs
NID IDTX06418

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: June 16, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF LEANDER

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam?

Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper 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 Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam?

Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam is owned by CITY OF LEANDER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam?

Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam?

Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam last inspected?

Crystal Falls Golf Course Upper Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2009. 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.