Landa Park Lake Dam

COMAL RIVER· Comal, Texas· Earth· 9 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Landa Park Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
NID IDTX05963

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 12, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Landa Park Lake Dam?

Landa Park Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Landa Park Lake Dam?

Landa Park Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Landa Park Lake Dam?

Landa Park Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Landa Park Lake Dam?

Landa Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Landa Park Lake Dam last inspected?

Landa Park Lake Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.