CHACON DAM - TX01783-2728
Dam Name: CHACON DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 06/18/2007
Incident Driver: Unknown
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Deficiency
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Incident IDTX01783-2728
Incident DescriptionS.S. FAILED
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)I
EAPN
Dam Height15 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)2312.00
Surface Area (acres)107.00
Year Completed1912
NID NumberTX01783
River NameCHACON CREEK
Latitude29.2366
Longitude-98.8739
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)N
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
