Boeye Reservoir Levee
Boeye Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Hidalgo County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Boeye Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Boeye Reservoir 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 City Of Mcallen (local government). It impounds the Off Ch near Mcallen.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 6,139 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 770 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2019. 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 | Mcallen |
| River/Stream | Off Ch |
| Coordinates | 26.18833, -98.24667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,139 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MCALLEN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03784 |
| Federal ID | TX03784 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |