7Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Val Verde County, Texas
Val Verde County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Val Verde County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Amistad Dam at 287 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amistad Dam | High | Poor | 287 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 15 | Irrigation | 1979 |
| Duck Pond Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 12 | ||
| Gillis East Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | 1972 | |
| Altizer Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | 1970 | |
| Moody Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | 1972 | |
| Gillis West Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | 1972 |