West King Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

West King Dam, located in Eastland, Texas, on the North Fork of the Leon River, was completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam has been classified with a high risk assessment due to its age and condition.

The dam, with a length of 350 feet, has no associated structures and has only one outlet gate. It is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections. The risk potential for the dam is rated as high, emphasizing the need for effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. Despite its historical significance for irrigation in the area, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the importance of ongoing assessment and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, West King Dam serves as a reminder of the vital role that infrastructure plays in managing and distributing water for agricultural purposes. The dam's presence on the Leon River underscores the challenges and responsibilities associated with maintaining aging structures to safeguard water resources and communities against potential risks. As climate change continues to impact water availability and infrastructure resilience, the importance of monitoring and managing dams like West King Dam becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK OF LEON RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.