Comanche Harbor Lake Dam, located in Granbury, Texas, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 460 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Brazos River and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, Comanche Harbor Lake Dam has a moderate hazard potential and is rated as not available in terms of condition assessment. The emergency action plan was last revised in July 2012, and while no inundation maps have been prepared, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate. The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers does not have jurisdiction over this dam, highlighting its status as a privately-owned and regulated structure within the state of Texas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Comanche Harbor Lake Dam serves as an intriguing example of a recreational earth dam blending into the natural landscape of Hood County.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRAZOS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
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