Prison Canyon Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKerr
River/StreamPRISON CANYON CREEK
Coordinates29.88490, -99.12850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length780 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage830 acre-ft
Max Storage830 acre-ft
Normal Storage406 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge16,117 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDTB INVESTMENTS LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02456
Federal IDTX02456
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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