Espantosa Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | NUECES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 28.58360, -99.80954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,745 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,745 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,745 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ZAVALA DIMMIT CO WID 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |