Frio Trib Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Medina County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 400 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frio Trib Dam 1
The primary purpose of Frio Trib Dam 1 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 Frio Trib Dam 1 (private). It impounds the Tr-frio River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina |
| River/Stream | Tr-frio River |
| Coordinates | 29.17110, -99.39574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Frio Trib Dam 1 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01790 |
| Federal ID | TX01790 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |