Town Creek Dam No 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sabin Dam Tierra Linda Lower Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Town Creek Dam No 1, located in Kerrville, Texas, was completed in 1953 and stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 500 feet.
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Summary
This earth dam, primarily used for recreation, holds a storage capacity of 268 acre-feet and serves as an important feature along the Town Creek river. With its buttress core type and unlisted foundation, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment and is considered to have a high risk potential.
Although privately owned, Town Creek Dam No 1 falls under state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. Despite lacking detailed information on its original designer, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. The risk assessment for this structure is categorized as high, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.
With its scenic location and recreational purpose, Town Creek Dam No 1 offers a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Situated in Kerrville, Texas, this dam on Town Creek provides both a tranquil setting and a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. As enthusiasts explore the dam and its surroundings, they are encouraged to appreciate the balance between human enjoyment and responsible stewardship of our waterways.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
268 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
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41cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
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41cfs |
Johnson Ck Nr Ingram
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13cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
|
46cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt
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31cfs |
N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt
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30cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Town Creek Dam No 1