Aquarena Dam
Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Nearest City | SAN MARCOS |
| River/Stream | SAN MARCOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 29.88977, -97.93432 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1849 (177 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |