Clemens Dam / Tube Chute

The first and tallest of the three dams on the Comal is located just below Prince Solms Park.  This dam is not runnable, but a narrow, steep concrete tube chute at river right offers a momentary thrill for paddlers.  Because the chute re-enters the river at a 90-degree angle, it creates some interesting whirlpools and eddies below the dam.  A lifeguard is generally stationed there between May and September during tubing hours, and "hard boats" are not allowed down the chute at those times (meaning that boaters will have to portage.)