Upper San Marcos River WS SCS Site 2

Texas — Hays County — SINK CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
RiverSINK CREEK
Coordinates29.93273, -97.96200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage3,034 acre-ft
Max Storage3,034 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SAN MARCOS;HAYS COUNTY;HAYS COUNTY SWCD;UPPER SAN MARCOS WS RECL FCD

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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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