Kempshafer Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kempshafer Lake Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, was completed in 1957 and serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-ASH CREEK and is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. With a risk assessment rating of high (2), the condition of Kempshafer Lake Dam is currently not rated, and the hazard potential is not available. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, it meets state guidelines for operation and maintenance. Despite its risk level, the dam has not been modified in recent years and remains an essential water resource in the region for various purposes.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ASH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
137 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
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.
Kempshafer Lake Dam