Little Barton Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Barton Creek 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 | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| NID ID | TX09639 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Barton Creek Dam?
Little Barton Creek 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 Little Barton Creek Dam?
Little Barton Creek Dam is owned by CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Little Barton Creek Dam?
Little Barton Creek Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Little Barton Creek Dam last inspected?
Little Barton Creek Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.