Comanche Peak Safe Shutdown Dam
Comanche Peak Safe Shutdown Dam is a rockfill dam located in Somervell County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Comanche Peak Safe Shutdown Dam
Comanche Peak Safe Shutdown Dam is a dam in Somervell, Texas. The dam is owned by Texas Utilities Generating Company (public utility). It impounds the Squaw Creek near Glen Rose.
The dam stands 71 feet tall and stretches 1,520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 875 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2023.
At 71 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Somervell |
| Nearest City | Glen Rose |
| River/Stream | Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.29694, -97.78528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 558 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,921 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TEXAS UTILITIES GENERATING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04912 |
| Federal ID | TX04912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |