Ardean Kimmell Dam No 2
Ardean Kimmell Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ardean Kimmell Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Ardean Kimmell Dam No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sam Upshaw (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.15667, -98.50333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SAM UPSHAW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04295 |
| Federal ID | TX04295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |