Boy Scout Dam, located in Martindale, Texas, is a private gravity dam completed in 1957 for recreational purposes along the Blanco River.
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Standing at 11 feet tall and 195 feet long, it has a storage capacity of 123 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres. The dam is made of stone with a rock foundation and features a single slide gate as the outlet.
Although the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is considered to have a high risk level due to the lack of available hazard potential information. The dam has not been inspected since 1999, and it is not regulated by the state or federal agencies. Despite its age and limited oversight, Boy Scout Dam continues to serve its primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an intriguing case study in the management and maintenance of older infrastructure in a natural setting.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
195 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
BLANCO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
123 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
11 |
Blanco Rv At Wimberley
|
8cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Sattler
|
71cfs |
Onion Ck Nr Driftwood
|
0cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch
|
47cfs |
San Marcos Rv At San Marcos
|
82cfs |
Blanco Rv Nr Kyle
|
0cfs |
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