Krall Dam

OFF CH-CONCHO RIVER· Tom Green, Texas· Built 1919· Gravity· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Krall Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)
NID IDTX03143

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

ELDON WILLIAMS;HAYWARD KRALL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Krall Dam?

Krall 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 Krall Dam?

Krall Dam is owned by ELDON WILLIAMS;HAYWARD KRALL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Krall Dam built?

Krall Dam was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Krall Dam?

Krall Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Krall Dam?

Krall Dam has a dam height of 10 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.