King Tank Dam
King Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About King Tank Dam
King Tank Dam is a dam in Maverick, Texas. The dam is owned by Camino Real Fuels Llc;james Kincaid (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek near Eagle Pass.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,203 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Maverick |
| Nearest City | Eagle Pass |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.79904, -100.43699 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,344 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CAMINO REAL FUELS LLC;JAMES KINCAID |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03679 |
| Federal ID | TX03679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |