Kennedy Dam
Key Takeaway
Kennedy Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00364 |
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
LEON KENNEDY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kennedy Dam?
Kennedy 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 Kennedy Dam?
Kennedy Dam is owned by LEON KENNEDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kennedy Dam built?
Kennedy Dam was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Kennedy Dam?
Kennedy Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kennedy Dam?
Kennedy Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Kennedy Dam last inspected?
Kennedy Dam was last inspected on July 31, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.