Retama Lake Dam
Retama Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Retama Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Retama Lake 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 Retama Ranch (private). It impounds the Tordillo Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Webb |
| River/Stream | Tordillo Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.74730, -99.56196 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RETAMA RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02269 |
| Federal ID | TX02269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |