Kickapoo Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 27, 2026

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Located in Bronte, Texas, the Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS.


Summary

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.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


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
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Dam Data Reference

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.
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