Engelman Irrigation Dam
Engelman Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Hidalgo County, Texas, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Engelman Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Engelman Irrigation Dam 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 (local government). It impounds the Off Ch-rio Grande.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 6,882 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 751 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 26.31701, -98.38823 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,882 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 751 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 751 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ENGELMAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06992 |
| Federal ID | TX06992 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |