Vaquillas Dam No 2
Vaquillas Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Vaquillas Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Vaquillas Dam No 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vaquillas Ranch Company Ltd (private). It impounds the Reiser Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 3,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 424 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/10/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| River/Stream | Reiser Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.52546, -99.05039 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,158 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VAQUILLAS RANCH COMPANY LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02264 |
| Federal ID | TX02264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |