Comal River WS SCS Site 2 Dam

Comal County, Texas (near NEW BRAUNFELS)

River/Stream: DRY COMAL CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
75 ft
Dam Length
3,100 ft
Reservoir Storage
19,024 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
83,172 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-04-24

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
TX04788
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.67549, -98.25129
Age
45 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.