Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee
The primary purpose of Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cameron County Irrigation District 2 (local government). It impounds the Off Ch-resaca Del Rancho Viejo.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 20,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 642 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,595 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 02/01/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-resaca Del Rancho Viejo |
| Coordinates | 26.06201, -97.72551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 20,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,595 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,595 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,568 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 642 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CAMERON COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT 2 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04047 |
| Federal ID | TX04047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |