Vaquillas Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 2,275 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 Vaquillas Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Vaquillas Lake No 3 Dam 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 Vaquillas Ranch Company Ltd (private). It impounds the Agua Azul Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 2,275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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 | Agua Azul Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.35938, -99.04829 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Vaquillas Ranch Company Ltd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02260 |
| Federal ID | TX02260 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |