San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam

TR-SAN DIEGO CREEK· Duval, Texas· Built 1963· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX)
Dam Length4,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage7.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX01936

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: October 1, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

AGUA POQUITA SWCD;DUVAL COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 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 San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam is owned by AGUA POQUITA SWCD;DUVAL COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam built?

San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam last inspected?

San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2013. 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.