Espantosa Dam
Key Takeaway
Espantosa Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1917 and is 109 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02332 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ZAVALA DIMMIT CO WID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Espantosa Dam?
Espantosa 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 Espantosa Dam?
Espantosa Dam is owned by ZAVALA DIMMIT CO WID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Espantosa Dam built?
Espantosa Dam was completed in 1917, making it 109 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Espantosa Dam?
Espantosa Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Espantosa Dam?
Espantosa Dam has a dam height of 12 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.
When was Espantosa Dam last inspected?
Espantosa Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.