Kiel Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ring Lake Dam Avery Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kiel Lake Dam, located in Fayette County, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a crucial water resource for fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 2200 feet, with a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it features one outlet gate for water regulation.
Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking a hazard potential rating, Kiel Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated. The dam, situated on TR-OBAR Creek, does not have associated structures and has not been inspected or assessed for emergency preparedness. With its association to the Fort Worth District of the USACE, the dam's risk management measures and overall risk assessment remain unspecified, leaving room for potential improvements to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2200 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OBAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
147 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Kiel Lake Dam