Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
River/StreamDRY ESCONDIDO CREEK
Coordinates28.86091, -97.84417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length2,554 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,291 acre-ft
Max Storage4,291 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge11,508 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02031
Federal IDTX02031
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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