Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamTR-BUCKER CREEK
Coordinates28.80081, -97.96743

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length2,642 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,594 acre-ft
Max Storage1,594 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,523 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF KENEDY;ESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02038
Federal IDTX02038
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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