Kellam No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Kellam No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02839 |
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
JC KILLAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kellam No 1 Dam?
Kellam No 1 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 Kellam No 1 Dam?
Kellam No 1 Dam is owned by JC KILLAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kellam No 1 Dam built?
Kellam No 1 Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Kellam No 1 Dam?
Kellam No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kellam No 1 Dam?
Kellam No 1 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Kellam No 1 Dam last inspected?
Kellam No 1 Dam was last inspected on September 18, 1972. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.