Lake Kimble Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 1, 2026

Lake Kimble Dam, located in Hardin, Texas, serves as a vital recreational resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.


Summary

Built in 1964, this privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 950 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality.

With its primary purpose being recreation, Lake Kimble Dam offers a surface area of 119.37 acres for various water activities and boasts a spillway width of 549 feet. Despite the dam's moderate risk assessment rating, the hazard potential is not available, and the condition assessment remains unrated. The dam features three uncontrolled outlet gates and is situated on Kimball Creek, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the region.

As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, Lake Kimble Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. With its strategic location and design features, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices and the preservation of natural habitats in the face of changing climate patterns. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate conservation can appreciate the significant role that Lake Kimble Dam plays in supporting both human activities and ecological balance in the region.



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Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

950

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

KIMBALL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

119.37

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

70

Nid Storage

500

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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.