Pond, Lake, and Stormwater Management in the San Marcos Corridor
Serving San Marcos, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Kyle, Buda, and the Interstate 35 growth corridor.
Central Texas Water Management Along the Growth Corridor
The Interstate 35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin is one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, and that growth has brought a surge of new stormwater ponds, detention basins, and water quality facilities. Hays, Comal, and Guadalupe counties sit over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, which adds a layer of environmental sensitivity to every stormwater project. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulates stormwater through the TPDES permit program, and local MS Four ordinances in San Marcos and surrounding cities set additional requirements.
Our Central Texas team handles pond and stormwater maintenance, stormwater inspections, corrective repairs, fountain and aeration service, including architectural fountains, bank repair, dredging, erosion control, and aquatic weed management along the corridor. Hot Central Texas summers, flash-flood-prone terrain, and the need to protect the Edwards Aquifer create conditions that demand experienced water management support.
Call Dragonfly Pond Works to schedule a site assessment for your Central Texas pond, lake, or stormwater facility.
Well maintained pond and fountain on a commercial site in the San Marcos corridor
Area Services
We provide lake, pond, and stormwater management services across the Central Texas corridor. Select a category to see the full list of services at this location.
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San Marcos Corridor Coverage Area
Our San Marcos corridor branch covers Hays, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, and southern Travis and Williamson counties along the Interstate 35 growth corridor. Much of this region sits over the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones, which imposes additional development restrictions enforced by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Local MS Four programs in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and Kyle set their own post-construction stormwater management standards. We serve the following communities:
- San Marcos
- New Braunfels
- Kyle
- Buda
- San Antonio
- Seguin
- Lockhart
- Wimberley
- Dripping Springs
- Gruene
- Schertz
- Cibolo
- Garden Ridge
- Universal City
- Converse
- Live Oak
- Selma
- Canyon Lake
- Spring Branch
- Luling
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions in the area. From local rules to algae, we've got you covered. If you have a different question, contact us.
Properties located over the Edwards Aquifer recharge or contributing zones must comply with Edwards Aquifer Protection rules administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. These rules require water pollution abatement plans that often include stormwater ponds and other Best Management Practices. Local MS Four permits add post-construction requirements on top of state rules. Dragonfly Pond Works helps property owners maintain compliance with all applicable regulations.
Central Texas soils include expansive clay and limestone rubble that erode quickly during flash flood events. The intense, short-duration rainstorms common in the corridor wash large volumes of sediment into detention basins, reducing their designed capacity. Sediment surveys help determine when removal is needed, and our team provides low-impact hydraulic dredging and conventional, mechanical dredging to restore storage volume.
High summer temperatures, strong sunlight, and nutrient-laden runoff from fertilized landscapes fuel persistent algae in Central Texas ponds. We use treatment plans that combine targeted applications, aeration for water circulation, and nutrient management strategies appropriate for the local water chemistry, including the alkaline conditions typical of limestone-influenced ponds.
Yes. We serve HOA communities, commercial developments, and mixed-use projects along the Interstate 35 corridor from south Austin to north San Antonio. Each community has its own stormwater management plan and maintenance obligations, and our team coordinates service around those specific requirements and property access needs.
Yes. The Central Texas Hill Country is one of the most flash-flood-prone regions in the country. High-intensity rainstorms can overwhelm outlet structures, erode embankments, deposit debris in ponds, and damage pipe systems. We respond to storm damage with inspections, debris removal, and structural repairs to restore facilities to working condition.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority manages groundwater withdrawal permits and works alongside the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on aquifer protection. While the Authority does not directly regulate stormwater ponds, its recharge zone rules influence how development projects are designed and maintained. Our team understands these requirements and builds maintenance programs that support aquifer protection goals.
