K-bar Ranch Lake Dam
K-bar Ranch Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Uvalde County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About K-bar Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of K-bar Ranch Lake 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 Mark Kindred (private). It impounds the Sabinal River near Sabinal.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 356 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Uvalde |
| Nearest City | Sabinal |
| River/Stream | Sabinal River |
| Coordinates | 29.48302, -99.49059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 356 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MARK KINDRED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04372 |
| Federal ID | TX04372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |