Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamTR-BUCKER CREEK
Coordinates28.79577, -97.96453

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length2,730 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,666 acre-ft
Max Storage1,666 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge8,559 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 IDTX02037
Federal IDTX02037
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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