Dams in Nueces County, Texas
5Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Nueces County, Texas
Nueces County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Nueces County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Chapman Ranch Lake Dam at 20 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Ranch Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Belvy Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1966 |
| Barney M Davis Cooling Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Other | 1973 |
| Gertrude Lubby Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1969 |
| Oso Municipal Golf Course Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Irrigation | 1968 |