Ikins Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Bandera County, Texas, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 465 ft long. 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 Ikins Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Ikins Lake Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael Skorka (private). It impounds the Spires Creek near Bandera.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bandera |
| Nearest City | Bandera |
| River/Stream | Spires Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.78043, -99.15301 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michael Skorka |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02915 |
| Federal ID | TX02915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |