Penitas Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Nearest City | PEREZVILLE |
| River/Stream | OFF CH-RIO GRANDE |
| Coordinates | 26.22833, -98.42500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TB WAITE JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |