Kenson Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bryson Lake Dam Runyan Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Kenson Lake Dam, located in Sherman, Texas, was completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
This private dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1100 feet, has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. Situated on TR-Frisco Creek, the dam is primarily made of earth with a buttress core and serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite not being state-regulated, Kenson Lake Dam poses a high risk, with a hazard potential that is not available, and a condition assessment that is not rated. The dam does not have a spillway and one outlet gate. While there have been no recent inspections or assessments, the dam is in need of further evaluation to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of potential climate challenges and water resource management.
Given its location in a high-risk area and the lack of recent assessments, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the maintenance and monitoring of Kenson Lake Dam. With the potential for climate change impacts and the need for effective water resource management, ensuring the safety and functionality of this dam is essential for the surrounding community's water security and environmental sustainability.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FRISCO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kenson Lake Dam