San Ramon Dam
San Ramon Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About San Ramon Dam
The primary purpose of San Ramon Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Isauro Martinez Jr (private). It impounds the Becerra Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 528 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| River/Stream | Becerra Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.39558, -99.40685 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ISAURO MARTINEZ JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02251 |
| Federal ID | TX02251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |