Bookout Dam, located on the Nueces River in Dimmit, Texas, was completed in 1946 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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This Earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 325 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1,032 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 344 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 40 acres and has a maximum discharge of 1,225 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Bookout Dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The spillway, with a width of 70 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam features one uncontrolled outlet gate. While the hazard potential of the dam is not available, it has been assessed as having a moderate risk level (3) based on current guidelines.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Bookout Dam an interesting structure in the Fort Worth District, offering insights into dam design, management, and environmental impact on the Nueces River watershed. Its historical significance and role in supporting local irrigation needs make it a valuable asset in the region's water resource management infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
NUECES RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
1032 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
|
1cfs |
Leona Rv Nr Uvalde
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv Nr Derby
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv Bl Dry Frio Rv Nr Uvalde
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0cfs |