District 17 Los Cuates Dam
District 17 Los Cuates Dam is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About District 17 Los Cuates Dam
The primary purpose of District 17 Los Cuates Dam 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 De Los Cuates.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 245 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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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Resaca De Los Cuates |
| Coordinates | 26.07318, -97.59691 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TEXAS COMMERCE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04046 |
| Federal ID | TX04046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |