Kellam No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kellam No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Kellam No 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 Jc Killam (private). It impounds the Tr-grand Saline Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 314 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 09/18/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-grand Saline Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.51801, -95.77038 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jc Killam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02839 |
| Federal ID | TX02839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |