Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01024 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BARBOUR JB AND KITCHELL CORA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam?
Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam?
Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam is owned by BARBOUR JB AND KITCHELL CORA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam built?
Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam?
Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam?
Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.