Ski Lakes Dam No 1

Ski Lakes Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Comal County, Texas, built in 2003. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyComal
River/StreamTr-water Hole Creek
Coordinates29.76700, -98.03690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHILLTOP HOLDINGS INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/17/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX07152
Federal IDTX07152
More InfoState Dam Safety Program