Indio Dam is an earth dam located in Zavala County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 1,600 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 Indio Dam
The primary purpose of Indio Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edward Cassin Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-leona River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet.
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 01/11/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Zavala |
| River/Stream | Tr-leona River |
| Coordinates | 28.89833, -99.66333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Edward Cassin Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01807 |
| Federal ID | TX01807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |