Medina Diversion Lake Dam, located in RioMedina, Texas, is a gravity dam built in 1913 by designers Bartlett and Ranney.
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The dam, with a height of 51 feet and a length of 450 feet, serves the primary purpose of irrigation along the Medina River. It has a storage capacity of 3,900 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 678,414 cubic feet per second.
The dam features a multi-arch core type and a rock foundation, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 360 feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2012. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a hazard potential that is not available and a condition assessment that is not rated.
With a surface area of 197 acres and serving a drainage area of 649 square miles, the Medina Diversion Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's design and operational details fascinating for understanding its impact on irrigation and flood control along the Medina River.
Year Completed |
1913 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
MEDINA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
197 |
Hydraulic Height |
51 |
Drainage Area |
649 |
Nid Storage |
3900 |
Structural Height |
62 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 2, Uncontrolled - 1, Vertical Lift - 5 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
62 |