Shaeferkoeter Dam No 2

Shaeferkoeter Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Comal County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Shaeferkoeter Dam No 2

The primary purpose of Shaeferkoeter Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Of The Hills Poa (private). It impounds the Rebecca Creek.

The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/2009. That was over 17 years ago.

At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyComal
River/StreamRebecca Creek
Coordinates29.94537, -98.40092

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length890 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage390 acre-ft
Max Storage390 acre-ft
Normal Storage322 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE OF THE HILLS POA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/10/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX01547
Federal IDTX01547
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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