Dry Reservoir Dam
Dry Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Willacy County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dry Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Dry Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mrs Kipp (private). It impounds the Off Ch-north Floodway.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 5,035 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/05/1970. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-north Floodway |
| Coordinates | 26.36167, -97.52333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,035 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MRS KIPP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01817 |
| Federal ID | TX01817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |