Kerrville Lake Dam
Kerrville Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kerrville Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kerrville Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kerr County (local government). It impounds the Guadalupe River near Center Point.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 815 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 820 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 554 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kerr |
| Nearest City | Center Point |
| River/Stream | Guadalupe River |
| Coordinates | 29.99692, -99.10710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 554 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 94,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KERR COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02457 |
| Federal ID | TX02457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |