Rita Blanca Creek Reservoir Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hartley |
| River/Stream | RITA BLANCA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.02529, -102.49631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,507 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 498 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,062 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF DALHART |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |