Olmitos and Garcias Crks WS SCS Site 7 Dam

Texas — Starr County — OLMITAS CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyStarr
RiverOLMITAS CREEK
Coordinates26.35606, -98.74638

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,455 ft
NID Storage6,569 acre-ft
Max Storage6,569 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 16, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSTARR COUNTY;STARR COUNTY SWCD

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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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