Landa Park Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Landa Park Lake Dam, located in New Braunfels, Texas, is a vital earth dam designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.


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Summary

with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a height of 9 feet and a length of 350 feet, controls the flow of the Comal River and provides a surface area of 18 acres for recreational activities. It holds a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and has a spillway width of 50 feet.

The dam has undergone structural modifications in 2008 and 2013 to ensure its safety and functionality. Its condition is currently assessed as fair, with regular inspections conducted every 5 years. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate (3), prompting the need for risk management measures. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and three outlet gates, including slide gates, to regulate water flow.

Overall, Landa Park Lake Dam serves as a significant recreational asset in Comal County, Texas, offering a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy water activities and leisure. Its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a sustainable manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding community and environment.

Years Modified

2008 - Structural, 2013 - Structural

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

COMAL RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

9

Drainage Area

17

Nid Storage

67

Structural Height

9

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 2, Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.