Lake Kemp Dam

Texas, Baylor County, BIG WICHITA RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyBaylor
RiverBIG WICHITA RIVER
Coordinates33.75989, -99.15094

Physical Characteristics

NID Height115 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length8,890 ft
NID Storage1,078,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,078,000 acre-ft
Surface Area16,540 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WICHITA FALLS;WICHITA COUNTY WID 2

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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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