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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyCameron
Nearest CityHarlingen
River/StreamRio Grande River Basin
Coordinates26.16173, -97.71366

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length7,970 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,205 acre-ft
Max Storage1,205 acre-ft
Normal Storage905 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF HARLINGEN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/29/1990
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04051
Federal IDTX04051
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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