Dry Comal Ck Frs 11
Dry Comal Ck Frs 11 is an earth dam located in Comal County, Texas, built in 2012. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dry Comal Ck Frs 11
Dry Comal Ck Frs 11 is a dam in Comal, Texas. The dam is owned by Comal County (local government). It impounds the Un Tr-dry Comal Creek near New Braunfels.
The dam stands 146 feet tall and stretches 1,570 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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 09/19/2023.
At 146 feet, this dam is taller than 99% 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 | Comal |
| Nearest City | New Braunfels |
| River/Stream | Un Tr-dry Comal Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.66860, -98.20860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 146 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,570 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,880 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,642 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | COMAL COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07287 |
| Federal ID | TX07287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |