The Old Comanche Irrigation Dam, located in Batesville, Texas, along the Leona River, stands as a historic gravity dam completed in 1890.
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With a structural height of 11 feet and a length of 75 feet, this buttress-style dam serves as a vital water supply for the region, providing a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 17 acres. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for its structural integrity.
Managed by private owners, the Old Comanche Irrigation Dam is not regulated by state authorities but undergoes regular inspections and has a state permitting system in place. While lacking a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate and has no associated structures. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, there is a need for effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of this essential water resource infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Old Comanche Irrigation Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and protecting our historical irrigation systems for future generations.
Year Completed |
1890 |
Dam Length |
75 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
LEONA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Leona Rv Nr Uvalde
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv Bl Dry Frio Rv Nr Uvalde
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
|
1cfs |
Sabinal Rv At Sabinal
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv Nr Derby
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
|
0cfs |