Moranco Blanco Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates26.16060, -97.30330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length2,320 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage288 acre-ft
Max Storage288 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge72 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/22/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX07533
Federal IDTX07533
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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