Lake Comanche Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyComanche
Nearest CityNEWBURG
River/StreamMERCER CREEK
Coordinates31.81903, -98.57868

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length3,125 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,192 acre-ft
Max Storage9,192 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,800 acre-ft
Surface Area269 acres
Drainage Area38 sq mi
Max Discharge42,769 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLAKE COMANCHE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/27/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03491
Federal IDTX03491
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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