Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam

TR-BLANCAS CREEK· Zapata, Texas· Built 1978· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDTX06299

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MRS BRUNI

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam?

Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam?

Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam is owned by MRS BRUNI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam built?

Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam?

Bruni Ranch No 1-78 Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.