Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamTR-BUCKER CREEK
Coordinates28.79872, -97.95904

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,614 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage792 acre-ft
Max Storage792 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,321 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02036
Federal IDTX02036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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