Bubba Pit Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bubba Pit Dam in Webb, Texas, along Espada Creek, is a private earth dam standing at 18 feet high and stretching over 3500 feet in length.


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With a storage capacity of 269 acre-feet and a normal storage of 204 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water release.

Although the dam's hazard potential is not available and its condition remains unrated, it is noted that the risk assessment for Bubba Pit Dam is considered high. This highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the structure's integrity and safety. While its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam's role in mitigating flood risks and providing water storage for the region underscores its significance for both water resource and climate enthusiasts.

With its location in Congressional District 28, Texas, Bubba Pit Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water management in the region. While details about its design and construction are not provided, the dam's presence serves as a testament to the efforts made to harness and protect water resources in this area. As water scarcity and climate change continue to pose challenges, the role of dams like Bubba Pit becomes increasingly essential in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.

Dam Length

3500

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

ESPADA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13.4

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

269

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Nid Height

18
       
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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.