Harbin Levee
Harbin Levee is an earth dam located in Willacy County, Texas, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harbin Levee
The primary purpose of Harbin Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jolene Gustafson Inc (private). It impounds the Off Ch-main Branch Ne Canal.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 4,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-main Branch Ne Canal |
| Coordinates | 26.44366, -97.89527 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOLENE GUSTAFSON INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01816 |
| Federal ID | TX01816 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |