Escondido Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyKleberg
River/StreamESCONDITO CREEK
Coordinates27.47804, -97.97280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length7,430 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,422 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerKING RANCH INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/21/2006
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX02461
Federal IDTX02461
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams