Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamDOE BRANCH
Coordinates28.81477, -97.90217

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,285 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,743 acre-ft
Max Storage3,743 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge14,566 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02035
Federal IDTX02035
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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