Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam is an earth dam located in Karnes County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
The primary purpose of Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Escondido Watershed District;karnes County Swcd;san Antonio River Authority (local government). It impounds the Dry Escondido Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 2,554 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,291 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 03/09/2021.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Karnes |
| River/Stream | Dry Escondido Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.86091, -97.84417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,554 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,291 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,508 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02031 |
| Federal ID | TX02031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |