Apache Springs Dam
Apache Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 1941. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Apache Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Apache Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Apache Springs Lp (private). It impounds the Fessenden Branch near Ingram.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 494 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kerr |
| Nearest City | Ingram |
| River/Stream | Fessenden Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.16165, -99.34543 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 494 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | APACHE SPRINGS LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02455 |
| Federal ID | TX02455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |