Reuse Pond Dam
Reuse Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 2018. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Reuse Pond Dam
Reuse Pond Dam is a dam in Kerr, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Kerrville (local government). It impounds the Off-channel (adjacent To Third Creek).
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 3,244 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 334 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2018, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kerr |
| River/Stream | Off-channel (adjacent To Third Creek) |
| Coordinates | 30.01549, -99.10875 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,244 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 907 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF KERRVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07488 |
| Federal ID | TX07488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |