Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee
The primary purpose of Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee 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 Laguna Madre Water District (local government). It impounds the Off Ch.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 02/02/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Off Ch |
| Coordinates | 26.09633, -97.31046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LAGUNA MADRE WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06405 |
| Federal ID | TX06405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |