Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 3 Dam

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
Nearest CityGARCIASVILLE
River/StreamGARCIAS CREEK
Coordinates26.49625, -98.63887

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length2,317 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,930 acre-ft
Max Storage2,930 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area81 acres
Drainage Area41 sq mi
Max Discharge22,371 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSTARR COUNTY;STARR COUNTY SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/27/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX01706
Federal IDTX01706
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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