Sabin Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Town Creek Dam No 1 Poole Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Sabin Dam, located in Kerr County, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
This private dam, with a height of 17 feet and a length of 210 feet, was completed to provide a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Despite its small size, Sabin Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, especially for firefighting and agricultural needs.
The dam, built using earth and buttress core types, spans across Town Creek and is regulated by the state permitting and inspection agencies. Even though the dam has not been rated for its condition, it poses a high risk due to its age and lack of recent assessments. The absence of a spillway and limited outlet gates raises concerns about the potential hazards associated with the structure.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and precipitation patterns in Texas, the importance of maintaining and assessing dams like Sabin Dam becomes increasingly crucial. With its history dating back to the early 20th century and its current condition raising concerns, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and regulation of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
|
41cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
|
41cfs |
Johnson Ck Nr Ingram
|
13cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
|
46cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt
|
31cfs |
N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt
|
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.
Sabin Dam