Lake Kemp Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyBaylor
River/StreamBIG WICHITA RIVER
Coordinates33.75989, -99.15094

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height115 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length8,890 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,078,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,078,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage298,900 acre-ft
Surface Area16,540 acres
Drainage Area2,086 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF WICHITA FALLS;WICHITA COUNTY WID 2
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04358
Federal IDTX04358
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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