Wright Dam No 5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wright Dam No 5, located in Webb County, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance.


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Summary

This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for water release. Although the dam's hazard potential is not available, it has been assessed as high risk (2).

The dam, situated on TR-Chacon Creek, is under the jurisdiction of the Texas state permitting and inspection agencies. However, it is not regulated by the state and has not been assigned a hazard potential rating. The last recorded inspection of Wright Dam No 5 took place in 2006, with no recent updates on the dam's condition assessment or emergency action plan. Despite these uncertainties, the dam remains a crucial water resource for the local community in Laredo, Texas, providing essential services for fire protection and agricultural purposes. Climate enthusiasts and water resource managers should closely monitor the risk assessment and management measures for Wright Dam No 5 to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

Dam Length

770

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-CHACON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.