Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam, located in Comal, Texas, was completed in 2013 and is owned privately.
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This earth dam, with a height of 34 feet and a length of 404 feet, serves a primary purpose of flood control on Little Bear Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet and covers an area of 11.6 acres, with a drainage area of 1.3 square miles.
Designed by M&S Engineering, LLC, the Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 156 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam is in fair condition as of the last assessment in June 2018, with a moderate risk rating. Regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality for flood control purposes. Despite its private ownership, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
2013 |
Dam Length |
404 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
158 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |