Wesley E Seale Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Nearest City | CORPUS CHRISTI |
| River/Stream | NUECES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 28.04167, -97.86500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 81 ft |
| Dam Height | 81 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 531,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 531,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 257,260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,656 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,707,516 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |