Poole Lake Dam
Poole Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Poole Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Poole Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Frijole Enterprises Llc (private). It impounds the Bear Hollow Branch near Kerrville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard 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 | Bear Hollow Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.13390, -99.16107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FRIJOLE ENTERPRISES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05048 |
| Federal ID | TX05048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |