Cantwell Main Levee
Cantwell Main Levee is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cantwell Main Levee
The primary purpose of Cantwell Main Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ds Cantwell Et Al (private). It impounds the Off Ch-arroyo Colorado.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 4,585 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | 26.26167, -97.58500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DS CANTWELL ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04060 |
| Federal ID | TX04060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |