Abbott & Clapp Lake Dam, located in Webb County, Texas, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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The dam is an earth structure with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 19 feet and stretching 1500 feet in length. It impounds Salado Creek, providing a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 64 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres.
Although the dam is not state-regulated and lacks a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk assessment for Abbott & Clapp Lake Dam indicates a high risk level, suggesting the need for appropriate risk management measures. With its picturesque location and potential for outdoor activities, this dam is a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. While its condition is currently not rated, ongoing inspections and potential emergency action plans are essential to ensure the safety and longevity of this recreational water source.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALADO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
|
0cfs |
Zacate Ck At Laredo
|
0cfs |
Rio Grande At Laredo
|
1760cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
|
0cfs |