Upper San Marcos River WS NRCS Site 5 Dam
Texas — Hays County — PURGATORY CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| River | PURGATORY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.86887, -97.96923 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,929 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,329 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1989 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY 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.