Penitas Lake Dam

Texas, Hidalgo County, OFF CH-RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
RiverOFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates26.22833, -98.42500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length8,910 ft
NID Storage576 acre-ft
Max Storage576 acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTB WAITE JR

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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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