Kerrville Ponding Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 826 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Kerrville Ponding Dam
The primary purpose of Kerrville Ponding Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Kerrville (local government). It impounds the Guadalupe River near Kerrville.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 826 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,499 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 488 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kerr |
| Nearest City | Kerrville |
| River/Stream | Guadalupe River |
| Coordinates | 30.05347, -99.16503 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 826 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,499 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,499 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 488 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75,414 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | City of Kerrville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04650 |
| Federal ID | TX04650 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |