Kirkpatrick Levee
Kirkpatrick Levee is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kirkpatrick Levee
The primary purpose of Kirkpatrick Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Billy Kirkpatrick (private). It impounds the Collins Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,736 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Collins Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.68245, -95.85673 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,736 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BILLY KIRKPATRICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06312 |
| Federal ID | TX06312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |