Olmitos and Garcias Crks WS SCS Site 7 Dam
Texas — Starr County — OLMITAS CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| River | OLMITAS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 26.35606, -98.74638 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,455 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,569 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,569 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 16, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | STARR 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.