Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam

TR-WALNUT CREEK· Comanche, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage528 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX03463

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam is owned by COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam built?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam has a dam height of 32 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.

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.