Howard Kruse Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall. 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 Howard Kruse Dam No 1
Howard Kruse Dam No 1 is a dam in Burleson, Texas. The dam is owned by Howard Kruse (private). It impounds the Tr-davidson Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Tr-davidson Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.37021, -96.46476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Howard Kruse |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07158 |
| Federal ID | TX07158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |