Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 96.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07198 |
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
CHARLOTTE JANE PARKS TRUST NO 101;KIMBERLIN PK TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam?
Kimberlin 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 Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam?
Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam is owned by CHARLOTTE JANE PARKS TRUST NO 101;KIMBERLIN PK TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam built?
Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam?
Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam?
Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 59 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 Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam last inspected?
Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam was last inspected on August 10, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.