Schoenfeld Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Armstrong Lake Dam Love Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Schoenfeld Dam, located in Bandera, Texas, was completed in 1982 by MONARCH ENGINEERING and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is primarily made of concrete with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 21 feet and spanning a length of 183 feet. It has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres, drawing water from the West Pronge Medina River.
Despite not having a spillway, Schoenfeld Dam is designed to withstand high-risk potential with a hazard rating of 2. It is privately owned and is not regulated by the state. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it does have an emergency action plan in place. The dam's location in the Galveston District contributes to the overall water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure like Schoenfeld Dam in addressing water needs and climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
183 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
WEST PRONGE MEDINA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
9.1 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Schoenfeld Dam