Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamOLMOS CREEK
Coordinates28.83998, -97.95409

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length2,063 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,394 acre-ft
Max Storage2,394 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge11,160 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 Inspection03/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02039
Federal IDTX02039
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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