Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 4 Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
Nearest CityGARCIASVILLE
River/StreamGARCIAS CREEK
Coordinates26.44088, -98.66131

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length4,020 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,309 acre-ft
Max Storage4,309 acre-ft
Normal Storage198 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge14,542 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDTX01707
Federal IDTX01707
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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