San Marcos State Fish Hatchery

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
Nearest CitySAN MARCOS
River/StreamOFF CH-SAN MARCOS RIVER
Coordinates29.86000, -97.93333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length3,200 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06338
Federal IDTX06338
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Scrutchin Lake Dam 0.6 mi Low Rio Vista Dam 1.3 mi Low Cummings Dam 1.7 mi Significant Aquarena Dam 2.1 mi Significant John F Baugh Dam 2.2 mi Low Upper San Marcos River Ws Nrcs Site 5 Dam 2.2 mi High Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam 2.8 mi Low York Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam 2.8 mi High Upper San Marcos River Ws Scs Site 3 3.3 mi High Parkers Pond Dam 4.4 mi Significant