Victor Braunig Dam
Victor Braunig Dam is an earth dam located in Bexar County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Victor Braunig Dam
The primary purpose of Victor Braunig Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by City Public Service Energy (private). It impounds the Tributary Of The San Antonio River.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 9,638 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,350 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32,324 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2023.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of The San Antonio River |
| Coordinates | 29.24609, -98.36447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,638 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32,324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32,324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,944 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | CITY PUBLIC SERVICE ENERGY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01432 |
| Federal ID | TX01432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |