Kimble County Wcid Dam is a gravity dam located in Kimble County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 440 ft long, taller than 59% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kimble County Wcid Dam
The primary purpose of Kimble County Wcid Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Junction (local government). It impounds the South Llano River near Junction.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 934 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 10/28/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kimble |
| Nearest City | Junction |
| River/Stream | South Llano River |
| Coordinates | 30.48983, -99.75915 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 934 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Junction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03952 |
| Federal ID | TX03952 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |