Upper San Marcos River Ws Scs Site 3

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
Nearest CitySAN MARCOS
River/StreamSINK CREEK
Coordinates29.90689, -97.94536

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length988 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,323 acre-ft
Max Storage4,323 acre-ft
Normal Storage127 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge79,912 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 IDTX06432
Federal IDTX06432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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