Laguna Atascosa Crossing #2 Dam

Texas, Cameron County, Cayo Atascoso

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
RiverCayo Atascoso
Coordinates26.32806, -97.39166

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,260 ft
NID Storage19,248 acre-ft
Max Storage19,248 acre-ft
Surface Area1,594 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 22, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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