Retama Reservoir Levee

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
Nearest CityFAYSVILLE
River/StreamOFF CH
Coordinates26.38335, -98.16276

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length12,000 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,500 acre-ft
Max Storage13,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,864 acre-ft
Surface Area630 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSANTA CRUZ WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 15
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/03/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03793
Federal IDTX03793
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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