Paisano Ranch Dam
Paisano Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paisano Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Paisano Ranch 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 Carole Nix (private). It impounds the Nueces River.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/1975. That was over 51 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Nueces River |
| Coordinates | 28.38428, -98.35280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CAROLE NIX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03021 |
| Federal ID | TX03021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |