Teniente Wid No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Teniente Wid No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 866 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01815 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
GUSTAVE RING
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Teniente Wid No 1 Dam?
Teniente Wid No 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 Teniente Wid No 1 Dam?
Teniente Wid No 1 Dam is owned by GUSTAVE RING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Teniente Wid No 1 Dam built?
Teniente Wid No 1 Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Teniente Wid No 1 Dam?
Teniente Wid No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Teniente Wid No 1 Dam?
Teniente Wid No 1 Dam has a dam height of 12 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.