Lake Kirby Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTaylor
Nearest CityABILENE
River/StreamCEDAR CREEK
Coordinates32.38546, -99.72819

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length4,200 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,922 acre-ft
Max Storage15,922 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,620 acre-ft
Surface Area780 acres
Drainage Area47 sq mi
Max Discharge47,661 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCITY OF ABILENE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/24/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02703
Federal IDTX02703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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