Upper San Marcos River WS NRCS Site 5 Dam

Texas — Hays County

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
Coordinates29.86887, -97.96923

Physical Characteristics

NID Height74 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length2,929 ft
NID Storage7,329 acre-ft
Max Storage7,329 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1989
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF SAN MARCOS;HAYS COUNTY;HAYS COUNTY SWCD;UPPER SAN MARCOS WS RECLAMATION & 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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