Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Nearest CityKENEDY
River/StreamBUCKER CREEK
Coordinates28.83074, -97.92317

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,418 acre-ft
Max Storage3,418 acre-ft
Normal Storage364 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge12,375 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 AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04315
Federal IDTX04315
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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