Located in Bronte, Texas, the Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans 8,600 feet along the Middle Kickapoo Creek. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
Managed by the TCEQ and subject to state regulations, the dam has a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. It has a spillway width of 440 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type. The dam's storage capacity is 4,386 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 50,045 cubic feet per second.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, the Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. As a key structure in the area, its maintenance and upkeep are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of surrounding communities along the Middle Kickapoo Creek.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
8600 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE KICKAPOO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
4386 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |