Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Karnes |
| Nearest City | KENEDY |
| River/Stream | DOE BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 28.77250, -97.92810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 447 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,070 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF KENEDY;ESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |