Guerro Lake Dam

TR-ARROYO GRANDE· Starr, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Guerro Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Dam Length990 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage207 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX01698

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

JOSE GUERRO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Guerro Lake Dam?

Guerro Lake 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 Guerro Lake Dam?

Guerro Lake Dam is owned by JOSE GUERRO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Guerro Lake Dam built?

Guerro Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Guerro Lake Dam?

Guerro Lake 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.