Broken Oak Dam

LONG BRANCH· Guadalupe, Texas· Earth· 30 ft tall

High Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Broken Oak Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is fire protection. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length	1,295 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage	974 acre-ft

Surface Area	130 acres
Drainage Area	3 sq mi
Max Discharge	1,254 cfs
NID ID	TX07548

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: July 12, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

KITEBOARD RANCH LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Broken Oak Dam?

Broken Oak Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Broken Oak Dam?

Broken Oak Dam is owned by KITEBOARD RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Broken Oak Dam?

Broken Oak 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 Broken Oak Dam?

Broken Oak Dam has a dam height of 30 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.

When was Broken Oak Dam last inspected?

Broken Oak Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.