Kelly Lake Dam, located in Smiley, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1975 for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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Humidity
Standing at a height of 20 feet with a length of 872 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.4 acres. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has an outlet gate to regulate water flow.
The dam, situated on Rusten Branch in Gonzales County, Texas, is under state permitting and inspection but is not regulated by the state. With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, Kelly Lake Dam poses a significant risk in case of failure, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. Owned by a private entity, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the local community, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
872 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
RUSTEN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Sandies Ck Nr Westhoff
|
0cfs |
Ecleto Ck Nr Runge
|
0cfs |
Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City
|
33cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Cr 143 Nr Gonzales
|
125cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Cuero
|
280cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Hwy 183 Nr Hochheim
|
216cfs |