Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamESCONDIDO CREEK
Coordinates28.86628, -97.99788

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length2,071 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,866 acre-ft
Max Storage4,866 acre-ft
Normal Storage601 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge13,600 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 IDTX02040
Federal IDTX02040
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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