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