Kilgore Lake Dam

TR-SULPHUR CREEK· Wilson, Texas· Built 1961· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Kilgore Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDTX03689

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

CHARLES KILGORE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kilgore Lake Dam?

Kilgore 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 Kilgore Lake Dam?

Kilgore Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES KILGORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kilgore Lake Dam built?

Kilgore Lake Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Kilgore Lake Dam?

Kilgore 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.