Hargus Dam, located in Cotulla, Texas, was completed in 1910 and serves as a vital structure on the Nueces River.
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This buttress dam stands at 8 feet tall and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its versatile functions beyond flood control or irrigation. With no spillway and a hazard potential that is not available, Hargus Dam presents a unique profile in terms of risk assessment. While its condition remains unrated and the last inspection was conducted in 1978, the dam continues to be a key feature in the local water infrastructure.
Even though Hargus Dam may not fall under the jurisdiction of state agencies, its presence on the Nueces River contributes to the overall water management efforts in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure represents a piece of history and engineering that continues to play a role in sustaining the region's water supply.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
NUECES RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Buttress |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
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0cfs |
Frio Rv Nr Derby
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
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0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
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0cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
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0cfs |