Saffold Dam
Also known as Starcke Park Dam
About Saffold Dam
Saffold Dam, at Off TX 123, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 15, 1979. It was among the first 5 of Seguin’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering and exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Dam, as it does for 2 other Texas listings.
What it isHistoric site in Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗Finding Saffold Dam
Off TX 123, Seguin
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Saffold Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Saffold Dam
Is Saffold Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 15, 1979 (Register number 79002950).
Is Saffold Dam a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Randolph Field Historic District, 18.7 miles away.
Can you visit Saffold Dam?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Saffold Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40972225 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.