Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam
Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charlotte Jane Parks Trust No 101;kimberlin Pk Trust (private). It impounds the Loving Creek.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| River/Stream | Loving Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.87304, -98.40152 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 819 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLOTTE JANE PARKS TRUST NO 101;KIMBERLIN PK TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07198 |
| Federal ID | TX07198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |