South Dam
South Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About South Dam
The primary purpose of South Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Duke Portenier;robin Portenier (private). It impounds the Tr-goat Creek near Kerrville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 374 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 03/17/2021.
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 | Kerrville |
| River/Stream | Tr-goat Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.11412, -99.18513 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 374 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,485 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DUKE PORTENIER;ROBIN PORTENIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04854 |
| Federal ID | TX04854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |