Kimberlin Ranch Lake Dam

LOVING CREEK· Palo Pinto, Texas· Built 1996· Earth· 59 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage820 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge28,150 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDTX07198

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
Last Inspection: August 10, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CHARLOTTE JANE PARKS TRUST NO 101;KIMBERLIN PK TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.