Horseshoe Lake Dam
Horseshoe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Val Verde County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Del Rio Horseshoe Lake Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Cienegas Crk And Or Rio Grande.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Val Verde |
| River/Stream | Cienegas Crk And Or Rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 29.36167, -100.94833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DEL RIO HORSESHOE LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06440 |
| Federal ID | TX06440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |