Ski Lakes Dam No 3 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 3
The primary purpose of Ski Lakes Dam No 3 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 Off Ch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 | Off Ch |
| Coordinates | 29.76780, -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 | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 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 | TX07153 |
| Federal ID | TX07153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |