Rio Vista Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
River/StreamSAN MARCOS RIVER
Coordinates29.87869, -97.93270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF SAN MARCOS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/16/2006
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06886
Federal IDTX06886
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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