Engelman Gardens Reservoir Levee
Engelman Gardens Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Hidalgo County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Engelman Gardens Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Engelman Gardens Reservoir Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Engelman Irrigation District;hidalgo County Drainage District 1 (local government). It impounds the Off Ch-rio Grande.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 5,174 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 02/12/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 26.37307, -98.03839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,174 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ENGELMAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT;HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04830 |
| Federal ID | TX04830 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |