Dry Comal Ck Frs 11 dam
Dry Comal Ck Frs 11
Dry Comal Creek FRS 11 is a vital water resource structure located in Comal, Texas, owned and regulated by the local government and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Designed by CH2MHILL and Freese and Nichols, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 87 feet and has a hydraulic height of 85.8 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 2880 acre-feet. Completed in 2012, this structure serves a primary purpose of water management for the Dry Comal Creek watershed, with a drainage area of 5.61 square miles.
With a structural height of 146 feet and a length of 1570 feet, Dry Comal Creek FRS 11 boasts a maximum discharge capacity of 34642 cubic feet per second, controlled by an uncontrolled spillway. The dam's condition assessment as of February 2015 was reported as satisfactory, with a moderate risk level of 3. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are not readily available for this structure, indicating a potential area for improvement in preparedness and response. Overall, Dry Comal Creek FRS 11 plays a crucial role in water management and flood control for the surrounding area, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dry Comal Ck Frs 11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Comal Ck At Loop 337 Nr New Braunfels | 0 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk | 94 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk | 54 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 141 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 101 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Selma | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Comal Ck Frs 11.
Boat launches
- Skyline Boat Ramp
- Turkey Cove. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
- Jacob's Creek Park. Canyon Lake.
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Jacob's Creek Park. North Ramp. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Camp Huaco Springs
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
Fishing spots
Track Dry Comal Ck Frs 11 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dry Comal Ck Frs 11
Where does the data for Dry Comal Ck Frs 11 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Dry Comal Ck Frs 11.