Lake Junction Dam
Lake Junction Dam is a gravity dam located in Kimble County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Junction Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Junction Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kimble County Wcid Junction (local government). It impounds the South Llano River near Junction.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 | Kimble |
| Nearest City | Junction |
| River/Stream | South Llano River |
| Coordinates | 30.48916, -99.75949 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KIMBLE COUNTY WCID JUNCTION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05261 |
| Federal ID | TX05261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |