Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamPANTHER CREEK
Coordinates28.77845, -97.89537

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,746 acre-ft
Max Storage1,746 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge6,907 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF KENEDY;ESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02032
Federal IDTX02032
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam 0.6 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam 2.0 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam 2.5 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam 2.5 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam 4.0 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam 4.1 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam 4.4 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam 4.5 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam 4.6 mi High Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam 5.5 mi High