Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyComal
Nearest CityNEW BRAUNFELS
River/StreamBLIEDERS CREEK
Coordinates29.73965, -98.15659

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length1,850 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,911 acre-ft
Max Storage6,911 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge42,084 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 Inspection05/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01550
Federal IDTX01550
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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