Burro Dam
Burro Dam is an earth dam located in Dimmit County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burro Dam
The primary purpose of Burro Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Rw Briggs Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-los Tablas Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 10,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/12/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | Tr-los Tablas Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.29034, -99.57102 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 8,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | RW BRIGGS JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02317 |
| Federal ID | TX02317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |