Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam

TRIBUTARY OF LEWIS TRIBUTARY 14· Comal, Texas· Built 2013· Earth· 13 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 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 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length1,063 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,001 cfs
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDTX09670

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 27, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

MISSION CITY MANAGEMENT INC;SH-DJL DEVELOPMENT LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam?

Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam 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 Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam?

Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam is owned by MISSION CITY MANAGEMENT INC;SH-DJL DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam built?

Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam?

Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam last inspected?

Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2022. 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.