Aquarena Dam

Texas — Hays County — SAN MARCOS RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
RiverSAN MARCOS RIVER
Coordinates29.88977, -97.93432

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1849
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeState
OwnerTEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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