Comal River Ws Scs Site 1 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyComal
Nearest CityCOMAL
River/StreamWEST FORK DRY COMAL CREEK
Coordinates29.68758, -98.28693

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length2,530 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,763 acre-ft
Max Storage6,763 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge48,849 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 Inspection04/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04547
Federal IDTX04547
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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