La Joya Lake Dam

Texas — Hidalgo County — LA JOYA CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
RiverLA JOYA CREEK
Coordinates26.25000, -98.49833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,810 ft
NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Surface Area357 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 2, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHIDLAGO COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT 16

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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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