R and K Dam
Key Takeaway
R and K Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03461 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF LONGVIEW;JAMES VARNER DBA JAMES VARNER BUILDER;WILDWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of R and K Dam?
R and K Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates R and K Dam?
R and K Dam is owned by CITY OF LONGVIEW;JAMES VARNER DBA JAMES VARNER BUILDER;WILDWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R and K Dam built?
R and K Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 R and K Dam?
R and K 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 R and K Dam?
R and K Dam has a dam height of 21 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 R and K Dam last inspected?
R and K Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.