Juan Vela Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyZapata
River/StreamTR-TIGRE GRANDE
Coordinates26.71916, -99.13515

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage322 acre-ft
Max Storage322 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

OwnerJUAN VELA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX05771
Federal IDTX05771
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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