Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68

TR-NUECES RIVER· Zapata, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length930 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX06825

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

ISMAEL GUAJARDO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?

Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 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 Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?

Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 is owned by ISMAEL GUAJARDO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 built?

Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?

Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?

Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 has a dam height of 10 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.