Kone Lake Dam
Kone Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dimmit County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kone Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kone 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 Charles Kone (private). It impounds the Tr-nueces River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | Tr-nueces River |
| Coordinates | 28.44596, -99.55226 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CHARLES KONE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05593 |
| Federal ID | TX05593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |