Russell Dam 1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
River/StreamRESACA DE LOS CUATES
Coordinates26.09363, -97.54495

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,075 acre-ft
Max Storage1,075 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerRUSSELL PLANTATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/04/1970
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04043
Federal IDTX04043
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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