Hidalgo Id No 1 Reservoir Levee
Hidalgo Id No 1 Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Hidalgo County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hidalgo Id No 1 Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Hidalgo Id No 1 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 Hidalgo County Irrigation District 1 (local government). It impounds the Off Ch near Edinburg.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 8,307 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2019. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Nearest City | Edinburg |
| River/Stream | Off Ch |
| Coordinates | 26.33355, -98.13645 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,307 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 364 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HIDALGO COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05936 |
| Federal ID | TX05936 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |