Martinez Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam

Bexar County, Texas

River/Stream: ESCONDIDO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
2,391 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,824 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,003 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-02-18

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX01463
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.45819, -98.29264
Age
62 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.