Kingsland Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kingsland Lake Dam, located in Llano, Texas, was completed in 1956 and serves as a recreational site along the TR-COLORADO RIVER.


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Summary

This private Earth dam stands at a height of 14.3 feet and has a length of 385 feet, with a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes and has a spillway width of 11 feet.

Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2015, Kingsland Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates and has a moderate risk level, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The hazard potential of the dam is not available, but it continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

385

Dam Height

14.3

River Or Stream

TR-COLORADO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.2

Hydraulic Height

14.3

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

22

Structural Height

14.3

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

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.