Vaquillas Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| River/Stream | SALADO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 27.66125, -99.13646 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 277 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VAQUILLAS RANCH COMPANY LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |