Ski Lakes Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Comal County, Texas, built in 2003. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall. 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 Ski Lakes Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Ski Lakes Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hilltop Holdings Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-water Hole Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/17/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comal |
| River/Stream | Tr-water Hole Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.76700, -98.03690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hilltop Holdings Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07152 |
| Federal ID | TX07152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |