Cameron County Wid 16 Dam A
Cameron County Wid 16 Dam A is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cameron County Wid 16 Dam A
The primary purpose of Cameron County Wid 16 Dam A is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Resaca Del Rancho Viejo.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,171 acre-feet. Completed in 1929, 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 02/26/1970. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Resaca Del Rancho Viejo |
| Coordinates | 26.05323, -97.61899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04042 |
| Federal ID | TX04042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |