Comanche Peak Safe Shutdown Dam

Texas — Somervell County

Location

StateTexas
CountySomervell
Coordinates32.29694, -97.78528

Physical Characteristics

NID Height71 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length1,520 ft
NID Storage875 acre-ft
Max Storage875 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTEXAS UTILITIES GENERATING COMPANY

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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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