Mercedes District Settling Basin Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
River/StreamOFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates26.06500, -97.89333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length24,603 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,610 acre-ft
Max Storage8,610 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,200 acre-ft
Surface Area700 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHIDALGO & CAMERON COUNTIES IRRIGATION DISTRICT 9
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/02/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04789
Federal IDTX04789
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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