Ingram Dam

Ingram Lake / Dam
Ingram, TX
June 2009

This fun attraction is located just outside of Kerrville Texas.
We parked across the street in shopping center for $2 and rented
mats from the convenience store in the center for $3. I do recommend the mats. We came prepared in old swim suits under cut off jean shorts. The dam will still wear out your jean shorts. The mats allow you to slide down faster.


The dam is wide enough for chairs and you can stretch out and
catch some rays. We went during the middle of the week around
lunch time and there were several people having a picnic on the
dam. It can get crowded. There are several "go fast" spots on
the dam that have a more slippery surface. There can be a short
line queued up to take advantage of the fast lane. The decline is
about 30 yards and at a steep ~ 130 degree angle. The water on
the down side isn't too deep. I hit bottom several times. The ride
down is exhilarating. The walk become a workout after several
rides.

The lake side is beautiful. You can rent canoes and sailboats and
we saw several powerboats pulling skiers down the river / lake.

One word of caution - please be careful. The dam can be slippery.
Please watch your step.

Pros
- Inexpensive and unique fun
- Beautiful Lake
- Canoe, paddle boat and sail boat rentals
- Great place for a picnic
- Close parking

Cons
- Dam can be slippery - easy to take a fall
- Shallow on the downside

Fun Rating:

9.5 out of 10