San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam
Key Takeaway
San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,933 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04426 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam?
San Geronimo Creek Recharge 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 San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam?
San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam is owned by EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam built?
San Geronimo Creek Recharge 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 San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam?
San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam?
San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam has a dam height of 22 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 San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam last inspected?
San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam was last inspected on February 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.