Upper Ellison Lake Dam

Texas — Starr County — TR-RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
RiverTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates26.46252, -98.86014

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,390 ft
NID Storage148 acre-ft
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTG ELLISON

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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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