Farias Farm Lake Dam
Farias Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Farias Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Farias Farm Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barbara Fasken (private). It impounds the North Branch Manadas Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| River/Stream | North Branch Manadas Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.59310, -99.50071 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BARBARA FASKEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02268 |
| Federal ID | TX02268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |