Wright Dam No 1

Texas — Webb County — TR-RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyWebb
RiverTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates27.45532, -99.43843

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage360 acre-ft
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 6, 1972
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDR LA WRIGHT ET AL

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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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