Bookout Dam

Texas — Dimmit County — NUECES RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyDimmit
RiverNUECES RIVER
Coordinates28.60073, -99.77107

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length325 ft
NID Storage1,032 acre-ft
Max Storage1,032 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 7, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerZAVALA DIMMIT CO WID 1

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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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