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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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 |
Rio Grande At Laredo
|
1760cfs |
Zacate Ck At Laredo
|
0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
|
0cfs |