Dry Comal Ck FRS 11
Key Takeaway
Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. 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 | 87 ft (taller than 99% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,642 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07287 |
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
COMAL COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Comal Ck FRS 11?
Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 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 Dry Comal Ck FRS 11?
Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 is owned by COMAL COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 built?
Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 was completed in 2012, making it 14 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dry Comal Ck FRS 11?
Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 has a dam height of 87 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 Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 last inspected?
Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 was last inspected on August 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.