Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Comal County, Texas, built in 2013. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam is a dam in Comal, Texas. The dam is owned by M68 Services Inc;sh-djl Development Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Lewis Tributary 14 near Bulverde.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,063 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, 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 10/27/2022.
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 | Bulverde |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Lewis Tributary 14 |
| Coordinates | 29.80447, -98.43098 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,063 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,001 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | M68 SERVICES INC;SH-DJL DEVELOPMENT LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09670 |
| Federal ID | TX09670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |