Main Reservoir Levee

Texas, Cameron County, OFF CH-RESACA DE LA PALMA

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
RiverOFF CH-RESACA DE LA PALMA
Coordinates25.96157, -97.55175

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length20,000 ft
NID Storage4,500 acre-ft
Max Storage4,500 acre-ft
Surface Area575 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 1, 1990
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCAMERON COUNTY WCID 6

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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