The Comal River WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in New Braunfels, Texas, is a rockfill dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1981 for flood risk reduction along Dry Comal Creek.
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Standing at a height of 75 feet with a length of 3100 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 19,024 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 83,172 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, with a width of 438 feet, is uncontrolled, and it is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is in satisfactory condition according to the latest assessment in April 2021. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with no specific hazard potential listed. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and readiness for various scenarios are not provided in the data, but the agency responsible for its operations and inspections is the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Overall, the Comal River WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water resource management in the area, ensuring the safety of nearby communities during times of high water flow.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
3100 |
Dam Height |
75 |
River Or Stream |
DRY COMAL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
75 |
Drainage Area |
30.1 |
Nid Storage |
19024 |
Structural Height |
75 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
75 |