Prison Canyon Dam

Texas — Kerr County — PRISON CANYON CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyKerr
RiverPRISON CANYON CREEK
Coordinates29.88490, -99.12850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length780 ft
NID Storage830 acre-ft
Max Storage830 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 10, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDTB INVESTMENTS LP

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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