Holcomb Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Frio County, Texas, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 4,300 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 Holcomb Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Holcomb Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ester a Schletze Et Al (private). It impounds the Elm Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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 | Frio |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.99075, -99.36345 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ester a Schletze Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04577 |
| Federal ID | TX04577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |