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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