Big Mesquite Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyWebb
River/StreamTR-LOS OLMOS CREEK
Coordinates28.04068, -99.10869

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,110 acre-ft
Max Storage1,110 acre-ft
Normal Storage341 acre-ft
Surface Area111 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

OwnerROBERT NUNLEY JR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX05434
Federal IDTX05434
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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