Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam

TR-CARRACITOS CREEK· Webb, Texas· Built 1993· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,093 cfs
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDTX07231

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
Last Inspection: December 13, 2006
State Regulated: No

Ownership

FASKEN OIL AND RANCH LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam?

Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 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 Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam?

Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam is owned by FASKEN OIL AND RANCH LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam built?

Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam?

Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam last inspected?

Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.