Charamusca Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Duval County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 1,640 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 Charamusca Dam 1
The primary purpose of Charamusca 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 Exxon Mobil Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-charamusca Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,640 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Duval |
| River/Stream | Tr-charamusca Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.98202, -98.74584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Exxon Mobil Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01929 |
| Federal ID | TX01929 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |