Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Starr County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Olmitos And Garcias Crks Ws Scs Site 3 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Starr County;starr County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Garcias Creek near Garciasville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,317 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 81 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,930 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 41 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Nearest City | Garciasville |
| River/Stream | Garcias Creek |
| Coordinates | 26.49625, -98.63887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,317 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,930 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,371 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | STARR COUNTY;STARR COUNTY SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01706 |
| Federal ID | TX01706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |