Kenley Lake Dam
Kenley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kenley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kenley 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 Dc Kenley Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-galinda Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 895 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Tr-galinda Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.37583, -98.87857 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 895 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DC KENLEY JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02005 |
| Federal ID | TX02005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |