Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam

TRIBUTARY OF LITTLE BARTON CREEK· Travis, Texas· Earth· 18 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length730 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX09744

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 7, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam?

Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam?

Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam is owned by LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam?

Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam last inspected?

Lake Travis Highschool Detention Pond 2 Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2023. 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.