Tranquitas Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kleberg |
| Nearest City | KINGSVILLE |
| River/Stream | TRANQUITAS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 27.55943, -97.93447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 671 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70,572 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | KING RANCH INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |