Kennedy Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kennedy Dam, located in Bowie, Texas, on Crutchers Creek, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and was completed in 1927.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at 14 feet in height and spans 660 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 138 feet, is uncontrolled in nature, and it features a combination of uncontrolled and valve outlet gates. Despite being constructed in 1927, the dam underwent structural modifications in 1950 to ensure its continued functionality.

The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as having a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential that is not currently available for assessment. The condition of the dam has not been rated, and there is no information on the emergency action plan or adherence to guidelines. The last inspection of Kennedy Dam took place in 1985, indicating a potential need for updated assessments and risk management measures. Overall, Kennedy Dam represents a historical piece of infrastructure with ongoing importance for water resource management in the region, yet there are opportunities for further evaluation and enhancements to ensure its safety and effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.

Years Modified

1950 - Structural

Year Completed

1927

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

CRUTCHERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

58.63

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

350

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.