Valdina Farms Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Valdina Farms Dam, located in Uvalde, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 1350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Comanche Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite not having a spillway, Valdina Farms Dam has been rated as having a high risk potential due to its condition not being assessed and its emergency action plan not meeting guidelines. The dam's hazard potential is currently not available, but its risk management measures and potential risks are still under evaluation. This private-owned structure remains an essential water resource for the local community, especially for fire protection and agricultural purposes, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its safety standards.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1350 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
COMANCHE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sabinal Rv Nr Sabinal
|
4cfs |
Seco Ck At Miller Ranch Nr Utopia
|
0cfs |
Seco Ck At Rowe Ranch Nr D'Hanis
|
0cfs |
Sabinal Rv At Sabinal
|
0cfs |
Hondo Ck Nr Tarpley
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv At Concan
|
28cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Valdina Farms Dam