Comal River WS SCS Site 4 Dam
Texas — Comal County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comal |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.65122, -98.27744 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,293 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,293 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 6, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS;COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD;EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY |
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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.