Lake Casa Blanca Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyWebb
Nearest CityLAREDO
River/StreamCHACON CREEK
Coordinates27.53414, -99.44797

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height78 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length5,800 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65,000 acre-ft
Max Storage65,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,480 acre-ft
Surface Area1,650 acres
Drainage Area117 sq mi
Max Discharge178,001 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWEBB COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02267
Federal IDTX02267
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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