Escondido Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tulosa Lake Dam Dairy Barn Lake Dam
Last Updated: April 1, 2026
Escondido Lake Dam, located in Kleberg, Texas, was completed in 1938 and serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife preservation in the area.
Summary
This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans a length of 7430 feet, with a storage capacity of 2000 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to maintain a fish and wildlife pond, while also providing fire protection and stock water.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Escondido Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 900 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. Escondido Lake Dam stands as a key component in the management of water resources and climate considerations in the region, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices for the future.
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Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
7430 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
ESCONDITO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
2000 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Escondido Lake Dam