Cape's Dam

On Oct. 4, 2018 the Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend that Cape's Dam be designated a historical landmark as outlined in Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 4 of the San Marcos Development Code.

Next Steps

  • Discussion at Parks Board on Oct. 18, 2018 (as a formality, not required by Code, no legal bearing on the request)
  • P&Z – Nov. 13, 2018 for public hearing and recommendation
  • City Council – Dec. 4, 2018 for public hearing and consideration

The City had previously planned to remove the dam with full financial support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 

  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife was agency leading effort for Dam removal including obtaining all necessary permits
  • Permitting process for removal of the Dam is no longer occurring
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife withdrew all financial support for project
  • City is reassessing options and coordinating with Hays County to explore options
  • City Council action – To be determined and scheduled

Studies & Resources

  1. Cape's Dam Removal Study (PDF)
  2. City Council Workshop Report (PDF)
  3. Open Rivers Initiative (PDF)
  4. US Fish and Wildlife Service Letter of Support (PDF)
  5. US Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Passage Initiative (PDF)

Permits & Applications

  1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Signed Information Sheet (PDF)
  2. Texas Historical Commission Request for Consultation (PDF)
  3. Texas Parks and Wildlife Gravel Permit Application (PDF)