Chiltipin San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 8 Dam

Texas — Jim Wells County — TR-MUERTO CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyJim Wells
RiverTR-MUERTO CREEK
Coordinates27.85033, -98.18437

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length4,060 ft
NID Storage1,891 acre-ft
Max Storage1,891 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 13, 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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