Apache Springs Dam is a privately owned structure located in Kerr, Texas, along the Fessenden Branch river.
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Completed in 1941, this Earth dam stands at 25 feet high and spans a length of 494 feet, providing a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam's spillway, with a width of 80 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 17,500 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 deemed it as satisfactory.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Apache Springs Dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has not experienced any significant modifications since 2007, when hydraulic work was conducted. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2010, and while there are no inundation maps prepared, the risk management measures for this dam are currently not available. With its serene location and recreational purpose, Apache Springs Dam provides both a scenic spot for visitors and a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Years Modified |
2004 - Other, 2007 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1941 |
Dam Length |
494 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
FESSENDEN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
8.5 |
Nid Storage |
195 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Johnson Ck Nr Ingram
|
13cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt
|
38cfs |
N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt
|
33cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
|
43cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
|
46cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
|
48cfs |