Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
River/StreamOFF CH-RESACA DEL RANCHO VIEJO
Coordinates26.06917, -97.76662

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length12,170 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHARLINGEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX05983
Federal IDTX05983
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee 2.6 mi Low Adams Gardens Reservoir Levee 3.0 mi Low Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 2 Levee 3.1 mi Low La Feria Reservoir Levee 5.9 mi High Dixieland Reservoir 7.2 mi Low Mercedes District Settling Basin Dam 7.9 mi High Cameron County Wid 16 Dam A 9.2 mi Low Roos Dam C 9.7 mi Low Roos Dam A 9.8 mi Low Ranoho Viejo Dam Site D 10.3 mi Low