Red Bluff Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyReeves
Nearest CityPECOS
River/StreamPECOS RIVER
Coordinates31.90150, -103.91083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height106 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length9,320 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage516,785 acre-ft
Max Storage516,785 acre-ft
Normal Storage151,000 acre-ft
Surface Area7,337 acres
Drainage Area2,869 sq mi
Max Discharge309,001 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerRED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/01/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02312
Federal IDTX02312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program