Upper Nueces Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyZavala
Nearest CityCRYSTAL CITY
River/StreamNUECES RIVER
Coordinates28.77876, -99.82821

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length612 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,350 acre-ft
Max Storage10,350 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,590 acre-ft
Surface Area316 acres
Max Discharge3,648 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerZAVALA DIMMIT CO WID 1
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01802
Federal IDTX01802
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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