Teniente Wid No 1 Dam dam
Teniente Wid No 1 Dam
Teniente Wid No 1 Dam, located in Willacy County, Texas, was completed in 1953 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 6400 feet, serves as a vital water resource for the region, providing storage capacity of up to 866 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency.
Despite being classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type, Teniente Wid No 1 Dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with locks. Its high hazard potential is mitigated by the lack of a defined inundation map and a risk assessment indicating a high risk level. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with emergency action plans, condition dates, and management measures yet to be determined. Nevertheless, its strategic location on the OFF CH-MAIN BRANCH NE CANAL contributes significantly to the local irrigation system, making it a critical asset for water management in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Teniente Wid No 1 Dam to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and its role in supporting agricultural activities. With its historical significance, ongoing regulatory oversight, and high-risk classification, the dam represents a complex intersection of water management, engineering, and environmental stewardship. As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, understanding the operations and risks associated with dams like Teniente Wid No 1 becomes increasingly important for ensuring the sustainability of water systems in the future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Teniente Wid No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Nr Brownsville | 22 cfs | → |
| Los Olmos Ck Nr Falfurrias | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Teniente Wid No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
Track Teniente Wid No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Teniente Wid No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Teniente Wid No 1 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Teniente Wid No 1 Dam.