Staples Gin Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyCaldwell
Nearest CityFENTRESS
River/StreamSAN MARCOS RIVER
Coordinates29.78241, -97.83111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length180 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerHYDRACO POWER INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/26/1987
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX05847
Federal IDTX05847
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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