Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
The Comal River WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in New Braunfels, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 58 feet and has a hydraulic height of 60 feet, with a length of 1850 feet. It has a storage capacity of 6,911 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, grade stabilization, and water supply for the surrounding region.
The dam on Blieders Creek is managed and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring that it meets state guidelines and inspection requirements. With a normal storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 42,084 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment in April 2021 rated it as satisfactory, with no immediate hazard potential identified.
Overall, the Comal River WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood control and water management in Comal County, Texas. Its strategic location and design by the USDA NRCS make it an essential component in the region's efforts to mitigate flood risks and ensure sustainable water supply for the local community. With ongoing inspections and maintenance, the dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the environment and enhancing water resource management in the area.
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 Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk | 52 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk | 89 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 167 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 138 cfs | → |
| Dry Comal Ck At Loop 337 Nr New Braunfels | 6 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Sattler | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Skyline Boat Ramp
- Turkey Cove. Canyon Lake.
- Jacob's Creek Park. Canyon Lake.
- Jacob's Creek Park. North Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
- Canyon Park. 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 Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam 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 Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.