Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 70 ft (taller than 98% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48,849 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04547 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS;COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD;EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS;COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD;EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?
Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam has a dam height of 70 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam last inspected?
Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.