Escondido Tank Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shear Tank Dam Farias Tank Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Escondido Tank Dam is a privately-owned structure located in Dimmit, Texas, along the TR-Catarina Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches for 1300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet. While it serves a primary purpose of "Other", the dam's normal storage level is 92 acre-feet, with a surface area of 21 acres.
Despite lacking a spillway, Escondido Tank Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available". However, the risk assessment is categorized as high, with a hazard potential of 2 out of 5. In terms of regulatory oversight, the dam is not state-regulated but does require state permitting and inspection. The structure does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there are no inundation maps available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Escondido Tank Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and maintenance. With its unique design features and risk assessment, this structure highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and regulatory compliance to ensure the safety and integrity of water storage infrastructure in the region. Its location along TR-Catarina Creek adds to the ecological significance of the dam, making it a focal point for further research and conservation efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CATARINA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
255 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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 |
Zacate Ck At Laredo
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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.
Escondido Tank Dam