Dixieland Reservoir
Dixieland Reservoir is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dixieland Reservoir
The primary purpose of Dixieland Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Harlingen (local government). It impounds the Rio Grande River Basin near Harlingen.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 7,970 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,205 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 01/29/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Nearest City | Harlingen |
| River/Stream | Rio Grande River Basin |
| Coordinates | 26.16173, -97.71366 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 905 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HARLINGEN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04051 |
| Federal ID | TX04051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |