Vaquillas Dam

Texas — Webb County — SALADO CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWebb
RiverSALADO CREEK
Coordinates27.66125, -99.13646

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length5,300 ft
NID Storage5,760 acre-ft
Max Storage5,760 acre-ft
Surface Area277 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 4, 1974
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerVAQUILLAS RANCH COMPANY LTD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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