Lake Kickapoo Dam
Lake Kickapoo Dam is an earth dam located in Archer County, Texas, built in 1945. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Kickapoo Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Kickapoo 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 City Of Wichita Falls (local government). It impounds the North Fork Little Wichita Riv.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 6,720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,864 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 202,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 275 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/05/2021.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Archer |
| River/Stream | North Fork Little Wichita Riv |
| Coordinates | 33.65270, -98.77439 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86,345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,864 acres |
| Drainage Area | 275 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 137,238 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF WICHITA FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01010 |
| Federal ID | TX01010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |