Upper Nueces Lake Dam

Texas — Zavala County — NUECES RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyZavala
RiverNUECES RIVER
Coordinates28.77876, -99.82821

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length612 ft
NID Storage10,350 acre-ft
Max Storage10,350 acre-ft
Surface Area316 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 3, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
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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