K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam

SABINAL RIVER· Uvalde, Texas· Built 1969· Gravity· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length356 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage117 acre-ft
Normal Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX04372

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MARK KINDRED

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam?

K-Bar Ranch 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 K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam?

K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam is owned by MARK KINDRED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam built?

K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam?

K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam?

K-Bar Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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.

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.