Comal River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

1850

Dam Height

58

River Or Stream

BLIEDERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

58

Drainage Area

11.6

Nid Storage

6911

Structural Height

60

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

60
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.