East King Dam
Key Takeaway
East King Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04838 |
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
RL KING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of East King Dam?
East King 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 East King Dam?
East King Dam is owned by RL KING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East King Dam built?
East King Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 East King Dam?
East King 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 East King Dam?
East King Dam has a dam height of 15 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 East King Dam last inspected?
East King Dam was last inspected on April 24, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.