San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,184 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07193 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF LAREDO;SAN ISIDRO MANAGEMENT LC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam?
San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam?
San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam is owned by CITY OF LAREDO;SAN ISIDRO MANAGEMENT LC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam?
San Isidro Detention Pond No 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 Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam?
San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam last inspected?
San Isidro Detention Pond No 3 Dam was last inspected on November 4, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.