Kent Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Kent Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Briscoe County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kent Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Kent Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cap Rock Swcd;kent Creek Wcid (local government). It impounds the Kent Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 2,728 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Briscoe |
| River/Stream | Kent Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.38904, -101.08389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,728 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 281 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CAP ROCK SWCD;KENT CREEK WCID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02539 |
| Federal ID | TX02539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |