Upper San Marcos River WS SCS Site 1

Hays County, Texas (near SAN MARCOS)

River/Stream: SINK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
80 ft
Dam Length
2,905 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,399 acre-ft
Year Completed
1983
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
76,927 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-10-13

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
TX05945
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.91893, -97.97381
Age
43 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.