Donna Reservoir No 2 Levee
Donna Reservoir No 2 Levee is an earth dam located in Hidalgo County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Donna Reservoir No 2 Levee
The primary purpose of Donna Reservoir No 2 Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donna Irrigation District Hidalgo County 1 (local government). It impounds the Off Ch near El Gato.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 7,694 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 795 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 02/06/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Nearest City | El Gato |
| River/Stream | Off Ch |
| Coordinates | 26.15356, -98.08320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,694 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DONNA IRRIGATION DISTRICT HIDALGO COUNTY 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03786 |
| Federal ID | TX03786 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |