Rio Vista Dam

Texas, Hays County, SAN MARCOS RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
RiverSAN MARCOS RIVER
Coordinates29.87869, -97.93270

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 16, 2006
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SAN MARCOS

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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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