Bookout Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyDimmit
River/StreamNUECES RIVER
Coordinates28.60073, -99.77107

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,032 acre-ft
Max Storage1,032 acre-ft
Normal Storage344 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Max Discharge1,224 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerZAVALA DIMMIT CO WID 1
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02333
Federal IDTX02333
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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