Falcon Dam
Texas — Starr County
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Coordinates | 26.55900, -99.16700 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 26,294 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,177,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,177,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115,400 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | International Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas |
Location Map
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.