Cullen Thompson Dam
Cullen Thompson Dam is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cullen Thompson Dam
The primary purpose of Cullen Thompson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hatto Berg (private). It impounds the Off Ch-arroyo Colorado.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-arroyo Colorado |
| Coordinates | 26.24333, -97.64500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HATTO BERG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04050 |
| Federal ID | TX04050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |