Kings Mine Reservoir Dam

TR-ELLISON CREEK· Morris, Texas· Earth· 75 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Kings Mine Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 75 ft (taller than 98.4% in TX)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX07308

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: April 14, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

US STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kings Mine Reservoir Dam?

Kings Mine Reservoir 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 Kings Mine Reservoir Dam?

Kings Mine Reservoir Dam is owned by US STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Kings Mine Reservoir Dam?

Kings Mine Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 75 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 Kings Mine Reservoir Dam last inspected?

Kings Mine Reservoir Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2009. 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.