Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamPANTHER CREEK
Coordinates28.81174, -97.87959

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length3,500 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,608 acre-ft
Max Storage5,608 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge30,927 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 IDTX02042
Federal IDTX02042
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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