7h Pit Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The 7h Pit Dam, located in Webb County, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource for the region, harnessing the waters of the Espada Creek.


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Summary

This private Earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches across a length of 1600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.4 acres, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood risk and ensuring water availability for the surrounding area.

Despite being privately owned, the 7h Pit Dam is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, and inspection, highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. While the dam is currently rated as having a high risk potential, its condition assessment is not rated, indicating the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term effectiveness in water storage and flood control. As a key structure in the region, the 7h Pit Dam showcases the intersection of water resource management, climate adaptation, and infrastructure resilience in safeguarding communities against natural hazards.

Dam Length

1600

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

EESPADA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.4

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

55

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.