La Casita Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
Nearest CityGARCIASVILLE
River/StreamTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates26.33120, -98.71751

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage173 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,171 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerELOY GARZA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/09/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX01702
Federal IDTX01702
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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