West King Dam
West King Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West King Dam
The primary purpose of West King Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rl King (private). It impounds the North Fork Of Leon River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | North Fork Of Leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.41071, -98.87226 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RL KING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04837 |
| Federal ID | TX04837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |