Great Northern Dam

Texas, Travis County

Location

StateTexas
CountyTravis
Coordinates30.35131, -97.74534

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area-

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 22, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF AUSTIN

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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