Comal River Ws Scs Site 5 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyComal
Nearest CityNEW BRAUNFELS
River/StreamTR-WEST FORK DRY COMAL CR
Coordinates29.69449, -98.26965

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage636 acre-ft
Max Storage636 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,312 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS;COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD;EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01545
Federal IDTX01545
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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