Killam Lake No 2 Dam, located in Laredo, Texas, is a privately owned structure that was completed in 1965.
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It stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 900 feet, with a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of "Other" and is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type.
Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state permitting and inspection regulations, ensuring its safety and functionality. However, it is noted to have a high risk potential, although specific risk management measures are not detailed in the data. With no spillway and limited drainage area, the dam's role in managing water resources for the surrounding area, particularly the TR-Chacon Creek, is crucial for flood control and water supply management.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find interest in the unique characteristics and risk profile of Killam Lake No 2 Dam. Its location in Webb County, Texas, and association with the Galveston District of the USACE add layers of complexity to its management and operation. Monitoring this dam's condition and implementing effective risk management strategies are essential to safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential climate-related impacts in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHACON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
192 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Rio Grande At Laredo
|
1760cfs |
Zacate Ck At Laredo
|
0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
|
0cfs |