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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