Upper San Marcos River Ws Scs Site 4

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
Nearest CitySAN MARCOS
River/StreamPURGATORY CREEK
Coordinates29.88487, -98.03186

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height101 ft
Dam Height99 ft
Dam Length977 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,421 acre-ft
Max Storage8,421 acre-ft
Normal Storage183 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge60,214 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF SAN MARCOS;HAYS COUNTY;HAYS COUNTY SWCD;UPPER SAN MARCOS WS RECL FCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/13/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06329
Federal IDTX06329
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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