Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam

Texas — Karnes County — TR-BUCKER CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
RiverTR-BUCKER CREEK
Coordinates28.79872, -97.95904

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,614 ft
NID Storage792 acre-ft
Max Storage792 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 24, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY

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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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