Kincaid Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,480 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Kincaid Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Kincaid Lake No 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joseph K Kincaid Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 221 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 01/21/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Maverick |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.76954, -100.44297 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joseph K Kincaid Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03680 |
| Federal ID | TX03680 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |