Circle K Dam No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Circle K Dam No 1, located in Kaufman, Texas, along the TR-WILLIAMS CREEK, was completed in 1940 with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 137 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and the last inspection was conducted in 1987.

The dam, with a length of 1350 feet and a surface area of 12 acres, does not have a spillway and poses a high risk (2) due to its lack of recent assessments and maintenance. With no designated emergency action plan or risk management measures in place, Circle K Dam No 1 presents a potential hazard to the surrounding area in the event of a failure. Although it is not regulated by the state and does not have a designated state agency for enforcement, the dam is permitted and inspected by the state.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Circle K Dam No 1 serves as an intriguing case study of an aging irrigation structure that is in need of modernization and risk mitigation measures. Its location in Texas, under private ownership, highlights the complexities of managing and maintaining dams for agricultural purposes. As discussions around infrastructure resilience and climate change adaptation continue, the condition and management of Circle K Dam No 1 offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in safeguarding water resources for the future.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

1350

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-WILLIAMS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

166

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.