Kennedy Lake Dam, located on Big Creek in Limestone County, Texas, was completed in 1948 primarily for recreational purposes.
The dam, standing at a height of 26 feet and stretching 1250 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 497 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 285 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 160 feet and a maximum discharge of 7150 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle significant water flow during heavy rainfall events.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Kennedy Lake Dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement regulations. It is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type and is considered to have a moderate risk level. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, the structure has not been deemed a hazard potential. With its picturesque setting and ample recreational opportunities, Kennedy Lake Dam serves as an important asset to the local community and water resource enthusiasts alike.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
497 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
3cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
|
8cfs |
Navasota Rv Nr Easterly
|
18cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
|
1cfs |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
20cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
|
1160cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
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Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
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Public Use Area 5 - Thornton
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