Flood Control Dam Performance and Maintenance
Summary
The county approved a variance for the Eikel Blank Dam spillway to save over $2 million on rehabilitation costs while keeping federal funding on track.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves approximately $2.3 million compared to concrete spillway alternatives.
Comal County taxpayers and local property owners downstream.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026
The county approved a variance for the Eikel Blank Dam spillway to save over $2 million on rehabilitation costs while keeping federal funding on track.
Commissioners Court - Jun 19, 2025
County staff presented a report on how regional flood detention dams successfully handled up to 7 inches of rain during a recent storm, protecting New Braunfels and downstream areas from severe flooding.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Comal County
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.