Rafael B Garcia Dam

Webb County, Texas (near LAREDO)

River/Stream: TR-CHACON CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
1,048 ft
Reservoir Storage
83 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,006 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-01-31

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX04880
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
27.47060, -99.42564
Age
50 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.