Llano Park Dam

LLANO RIVER· Llano, Texas· Built 1958· Gravity· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Llano Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX)
Dam Length875 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage317 acre-ft
Normal Storage317 acre-ft
Surface Area79 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDTX03906

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: April 3, 1979
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF LLANO

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Llano Park Dam?

Llano Park 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 Llano Park Dam?

Llano Park Dam is owned by CITY OF LLANO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Llano Park Dam built?

Llano Park Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Llano Park Dam?

Llano Park Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Llano Park Dam?

Llano Park Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Llano Park Dam last inspected?

Llano Park Dam was last inspected on April 3, 1979. 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.