ROAD TO RECOVERY: Hamilton Creek dam to get repairs, trails temporarily closed
One of the sections of Hamilton Creek’s walking trail that will be closed off while repairs progress over the next two weeks. Staff photo by Caden Senn
More post-flood repairs are headed to Burnet over the next two weeks as crews work to refresh the Hamilton Creek dam near U.S. 281 and W. Pecan Street.
Portions of the nearby walking trails were closed off at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, ahead of work beginning and will remain so until the repairs are completed.
“Portions of the Hamilton Creek Park walking trail will be closed for approximately two weeks,” reads a city Facebook post. “For your safety, please do not approach work crews or equipment, and be sure to follow all posted closure signs while work is underway.”
City Manager David Vaughn told DailyTrib on Wednesday that the repairs were part of the city’s ongoing efforts to recover from the July 4, 2025, floods.
Hamilton Creek, Burnet’s most notable waterway which winds through the west side of the city, was one of several bodies of water throughout the Highland Lakes to experience major flooding during the torrential downpour over a year ago.
The creek’s flooding damaged several nearby houses, parks, and roads, leaving a lasting impact on the city.
Despite having to go through a lengthy recovery process due to federal and state red tape, Burnet has slowly, but surely, made progress towards patching its community back together.
Previous flood recovery reporting
- “Burnet considers buyouts for high-flood-risk properties,” Aug. 29, 2025
- “FEMA aid available for remaining flood debris cleanup,” Oct. 21, 2025
- “Burnet removes local state of disaster following July floods; reconstruction efforts continue,” Jan. 28, 2026
- “Burnet County to get flood warning sirens,” Feb. 19, 2026
- “Hamilton Creek playscape reopens as flood recovery progresses,” March 2, 2026
- “Burnet leaders talk flood recovery, bond package at state of the community,” March 5 2026
- “Burnet approves major flood buyout program with NRCS,” April 8, 2026
- “Burnet to participate in flood study, contribute to state flood plan,” April 23, 2026
- “Galloway-Hammond ballfields get post-flood repairs, upgrades,” May 21, 2026
- “ROAD TO RECOVERY: Burnet flood buyouts near,” June 17, 2026