Old Comanche Irrigation Dam
Old Comanche Irrigation Dam is a gravity dam located in Zavala County, Texas, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Old Comanche Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Old Comanche Irrigation Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Irwin (private). It impounds the Leona River near Batesville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Zavala |
| Nearest City | Batesville |
| River/Stream | Leona River |
| Coordinates | 28.98333, -99.61833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CHARLES IRWIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04597 |
| Federal ID | TX04597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |