Olmitos and Garcias Crks WS SCS Site 6 Dam
Texas — Starr County — EL GATO CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| River | EL GATO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 26.34950, -98.69361 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,083 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 28, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | STARR COUNTY;STARR COUNTY SWCD |
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.