Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam
Texas — Karnes County — OLMOS CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Karnes |
| River | OLMOS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 28.83999, -97.95409 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,063 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,394 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 9, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ESCONDIDO 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.