Camp La Junta Dam, located on the South Fork Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, was completed in 1978 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The concrete structure stands at a height of 11.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Over the years, the dam has undergone structural modifications in 1982 and 2005 to ensure its integrity and safety.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 90 feet and is equipped with one slide gate and two uncontrolled gates for water release. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements to uphold safety standards. While the dam's hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment is moderate.
Camp La Junta Dam serves as a vital water resource for recreational activities and contributes to the local ecosystem's sustainability. Climate and water enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering behind this structure and the efforts to manage its risk to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
Years Modified |
1982 - Structural, 2005 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
75 |
Dam Height |
11.5 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH FORK GUADALUPE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
3.43 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.5 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Structural Height |
11.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt
|
38cfs |
N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt
|
33cfs |
Johnson Ck Nr Ingram
|
13cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
|
43cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
|
46cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
|
48cfs |