Located in Bronte, Texas, the Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963.
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The earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 4300 feet, with a storage capacity of 1485 acre-feet. It serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction for the local community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide and sluice gate outlet gates, and a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood hazards and protecting the surrounding area from potential disasters.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
4300 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
2.5 |
Nid Storage |
1485 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |