Cochina Pozo Tank Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kone Lake Dam Kone Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Cochina Pozo Tank Dam, located in Dimmit, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1973 with a height of 7 feet and a length of 900 feet.
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Summary
This dam serves a primary purpose other than water storage and is associated with the Tr-Nueces River. With a maximum storage capacity of 495 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being privately owned, Cochina Pozo Tank Dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to state permitting and inspection. It has no spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but it is rated as having a high risk level. While its condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans for the dam are not specified in the data provided.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Cochina Pozo Tank Dam an intriguing infrastructure project due to its unique design features and the critical role it plays in managing water resources in the area. With its location near the Tr-Nueces River and its relatively high risk assessment, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the challenges and opportunities in dam management and disaster preparedness in Texas. Further research and exploration into the dam's history, construction, and current state could provide valuable insights into water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NUECES RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
71.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Nid Storage |
495 |
Structural Height |
7 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
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0cfs |
Frio Rv Nr Derby
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0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
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0cfs |
Leona Rv Nr Uvalde
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
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1cfs |
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.
Cochina Pozo Tank Dam