Dams in Zavala County, Texas
29Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Zavala County, Texas
Zavala County has 29 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Zavala County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Upper Nueces Lake Dam at 60 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Nueces Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 60 | Irrigation | 1947 |
| Chaparrosa Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Eo Jonsson Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Joe Hargrove Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Johnson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Irrigation | 1966 |
| Charrosa Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Eo Jonsson Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Watkins Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Water Supply | 1958 |
| Tc Stricklin Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Watkins Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Water Supply | 1958 |
| Bigmaverick Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1958 |
| Knowles Reservoir Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Twin Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Cain Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Griffin Cattle Co Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| County Line Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Kiefer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Peterson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1958 |
| Rutledge Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Mann Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Irrigation | 1939 |
| Old Comanche Irrigation Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Water Supply | 1890 |
| Finley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Water Supply | 1939 |
| Cow Hill Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| White Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Cassin Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | 1942 |
| Cometa Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| 4th July Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Indio Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Recreation | |
| Willow Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Water Supply | 1972 |