Vaquillas Dam
Vaquillas Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vaquillas Dam
The primary purpose of Vaquillas Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vaquillas Ranch Company Ltd (private). It impounds the Salado Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 5,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 277 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,760 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| River/Stream | Salado Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.66125, -99.13646 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 277 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VAQUILLAS RANCH COMPANY LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02266 |
| Federal ID | TX02266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |