Lake Comanche Dam, located in Newburg, Texas, is a private-owned structure constructed in 1948 by FREESE AND NICHOLS for irrigation purposes on Mercer Creek.
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Standing at a height of 48 feet and a length of 2740 feet, this earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 10,634 acre-feet with a normal storage of 4,800 acre-feet. The dam serves dual purposes of irrigation and recreation, providing essential water resources for the region while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors.
Despite its significance, the dam's condition assessment was deemed unsatisfactory as of April 2021, with a moderate risk rating. The inspection frequency is set at every two years, with the last inspection conducted in March 2016. Lake Comanche Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 666 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and there are no records of Emergency Action Plans meeting guidelines or inundation maps being prepared, signaling a need for further risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
2740 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
MERCER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
382 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Drainage Area |
37.8 |
Nid Storage |
10634 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
48 |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
4cfs |