Ivy Levee
Ivy Levee is an earth dam located in Dimmit County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ivy Levee
The primary purpose of Ivy Levee is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albert Ivy (private). It impounds the Soldier Slough.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 4,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 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 02/13/1986. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | Soldier Slough |
| Coordinates | 28.54219, -99.77819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALBERT IVY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05989 |
| Federal ID | TX05989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |