Kiowa Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kiowa Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01431 |
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
WT WAGGONER ESTATE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kiowa Lake Dam?
Kiowa 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 Kiowa Lake Dam?
Kiowa Lake Dam is owned by WT WAGGONER ESTATE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kiowa Lake Dam built?
Kiowa Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Kiowa Lake Dam?
Kiowa Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.