Chiltipin San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 9 Dam

Texas — Jim Wells County — TR-MUERTO CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyJim Wells
RiverTR-MUERTO CREEK
Coordinates27.85494, -98.14190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length3,200 ft
NID Storage1,412 acre-ft
Max Storage1,412 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 14, 2011
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerJIM WELLS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;JIM WELLS 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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