Comanche Peak Safe Shutdown Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Somervell |
| Nearest City | GLEN ROSE |
| River/Stream | SQUAW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.29694, -97.78528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 558 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,921 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TEXAS UTILITIES GENERATING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |