Espantosa Dam
Espantosa Dam is an other dam located in Dimmit County, Texas, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Espantosa Dam
The primary purpose of Espantosa Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Zavala Dimmit Co Wid 1 (local government). It impounds the Nueces River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,745 acre-feet. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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 03/29/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | Nueces River |
| Coordinates | 28.58360, -99.80954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,745 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,745 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,745 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ZAVALA DIMMIT CO WID 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02332 |
| Federal ID | TX02332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |