Shaeferkoeter Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Comal County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 890 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comal |
| River/Stream | Rebecca Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.94537, -98.40092 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake of the Hills Poa |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01547 |
| Federal ID | TX01547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |