Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 5 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
Nearest CityGARCIASVILLE
River/StreamGARCIAS CREEK
Coordinates26.35149, -98.68658

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length3,276 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,848 acre-ft
Max Storage8,848 acre-ft
Normal Storage699 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area99 sq mi
Max Discharge99,576 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSTARR COUNTY;STARR COUNTY SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX01703
Federal IDTX01703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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