Comal River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyComal
Nearest CityNEW BRAUNFELS
River/StreamBEAR CREEK
Coordinates29.65122, -98.27744

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,293 acre-ft
Max Storage5,293 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge19,612 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 AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01546
Federal IDTX01546
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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