Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 7 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
Nearest CityGARCIASVILLE
River/StreamOLMITAS CREEK
Coordinates26.35606, -98.74638

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,455 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,569 acre-ft
Max Storage6,569 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Max Discharge20,254 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSTARR COUNTY;STARR COUNTY SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/16/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01705
Federal IDTX01705
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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