Ranoho Viejo Dam Site D

Ranoho Viejo Dam Site D is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Ranoho Viejo Dam Site D

The primary purpose of Ranoho Viejo Dam Site D is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Texas Commerce Bank National Association (private). It impounds the Resaca Del Rancho Viejo.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/25/1970. That was over 56 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
River/StreamResaca Del Rancho Viejo
Coordinates26.02944, -97.60623

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Normal Storage293 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerTEXAS COMMERCE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/25/1970
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04041
Federal IDTX04041
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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