La Joya Lake Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Nearest City | HAVANA |
| River/Stream | LA JOYA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 26.25000, -98.49833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,848 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 357 acres |
| Drainage Area | 178 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HIDLAGO COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT 16 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |