Main Reservoir Levee

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
Nearest CityBROWNSVILLE
River/StreamOFF CH-RESACA DE LA PALMA
Coordinates25.96157, -97.55175

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length20,000 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,500 acre-ft
Max Storage4,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,014 acre-ft
Surface Area575 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCAMERON COUNTY WCID 6
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/01/1990
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04064
Federal IDTX04064
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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