Christoval Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Xqz Lake Dam Ripple Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Christoval Dam, located on the South Concho River in Tom Green County, Texas, was completed in 1919 and stands at a height of 8 feet with a length of 200 feet.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this concrete dam is for irrigation, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and has not undergone any recent inspections since August 1979.
The dam, owned by a private entity, has no associated structures and lacks a spillway system. While it does not fall under state regulation, it does require state permitting and inspection. With a high risk assessment due to its outdated condition assessment and lack of emergency preparedness measures, the Christoval Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and updating aging infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1919 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH CONCHO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Christoval Dam