Killam Lake No 1 Dam
Killam Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Killam Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Killam Lake No 1 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 Ratcliff Killam (private). It impounds the Relamia Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 221 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| River/Stream | Relamia Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.48828, -99.14633 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RATCLIFF KILLAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05384 |
| Federal ID | TX05384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |