Kuhn Dam
Kuhn Dam is an earth dam located in Runnels County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kuhn Dam
The primary purpose of Kuhn Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by A Jones;f Matthiesen (private). It impounds the Colorado River near Ballinger.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 03/20/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Runnels |
| Nearest City | Ballinger |
| River/Stream | Colorado River |
| Coordinates | 31.72422, -100.05370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A JONES;F MATTHIESEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03238 |
| Federal ID | TX03238 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |