Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 6 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
Nearest CityGARCIASVILLE
River/StreamEL GATO CREEK
Coordinates26.34950, -98.69361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length2,083 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,147 acre-ft
Max Storage3,147 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge18,356 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 IDTX01704
Federal IDTX01704
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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