Waterloo Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Waterloo Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,962 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09668 |
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 AUSTIN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Waterloo Park Dam?
Waterloo Park 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 Waterloo Park Dam?
Waterloo Park Dam is owned by CITY OF AUSTIN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waterloo Park Dam built?
Waterloo Park Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Waterloo Park Dam?
Waterloo Park Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Waterloo Park Dam?
Waterloo Park Dam has a dam height of 19 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.