Silver Spring Dam

SAN GERONIMO CREEK· Bandera, Texas· Earth· 12 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Silver Spring Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX)
Dam Length130 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage8 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDTX09539

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: No
Last Inspection: August 24, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

SHOEMAKE FAMILY PARTNERS OF MISSISSIPPI LP;SPRINGCREEK RANCH OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Silver Spring Dam?

Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring Dam?

Silver Spring Dam is owned by SHOEMAKE FAMILY PARTNERS OF MISSISSIPPI LP;SPRINGCREEK RANCH OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Silver Spring Dam?

Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring Dam?

Silver Spring Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Silver Spring Dam last inspected?

Silver Spring Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2009. 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.