Burro Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyDimmit
River/StreamTR-LOS TABLAS CREEK
Coordinates28.29034, -99.57102

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length3,500 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,000 acre-ft
Max Storage10,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Discharge8,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerRW BRIGGS JR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/12/1976
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX02317
Federal IDTX02317
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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