Circle K Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Kaufman County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 1,350 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 Circle K Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Circle K Dam No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H Resources Liquidating Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-williams Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/01/1987. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| River/Stream | Tr-williams Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.56214, -96.14105 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H Resources Liquidating Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03336 |
| Federal ID | TX03336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |