Porter Lake Dam

Texas — Kaufman County — TR-KINGS CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
RiverTR-KINGS CREEK
Coordinates32.77811, -96.25710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,220 ft
NID Storage196 acre-ft
Max Storage196 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 20, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPORTER FARMS

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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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