Reuse Pond Dam

OFF-CHANNEL (ADJACENT TO THIRD CREEK)· Kerr, Texas· Earth· 29 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Reuse Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX)
Dam Length3,244 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage362 acre-ft
Normal Storage309 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Max Discharge907 cfs
NID IDTX07488

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF KERRVILLE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reuse Pond Dam?

Reuse Pond 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 Reuse Pond Dam?

Reuse Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF KERRVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Reuse Pond Dam?

Reuse Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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.