Upper Las Moras Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Upper Las Moras Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Kinney County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Las Moras Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Las Moras Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Brackettville;kinney County;west Nueces Las Moras Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-las Moras Creek near Brackettville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 3,085 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,316 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/14/2023.
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 | Kinney |
| Nearest City | Brackettville |
| River/Stream | Tr-las Moras Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.32441, -100.40605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,085 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,316 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF BRACKETTVILLE;KINNEY COUNTY;WEST NUECES LAS MORAS SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04727 |
| Federal ID | TX04727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |