Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamTR-ESCONDIDO CREEK
Coordinates28.84231, -97.90882

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,174 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,678 acre-ft
Max Storage1,678 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge6,887 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 IDTX02041
Federal IDTX02041
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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