La Perla Ranch Lake No 4 Dam
La Perla Ranch Lake No 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Zapata County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About La Perla Ranch Lake No 4 Dam
La Perla Ranch Lake No 4 Dam is a dam in Zapata, Texas. The dam is owned by Jess Mcneel Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-rio Grande.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Zapata |
| River/Stream | Tr-rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 27.18296, -99.41877 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JESS MCNEEL ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05753 |
| Federal ID | TX05753 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |