Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam

TR-ESPADA CREEK· Webb, Texas· Built 1992· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,163 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDTX07228

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: August 9, 2007
State Regulated: No

Ownership

GALVAN RANCH LTD PART

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam?

Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 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 Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam?

Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam is owned by GALVAN RANCH LTD PART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam built?

Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam?

Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 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.

When was Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam last inspected?

Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam was last inspected on August 9, 2007. 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.