Cameron County Fwsd Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cameron County Fwsd Dam 1
The primary purpose of Cameron County Fwsd Dam 1 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 Cameron County Fwsd Dam 1 (local government). It impounds the Off Ch-laguna Vista.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,900 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 02/05/1970. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-laguna Vista |
| Coordinates | 26.12143, -97.31409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cameron County Fwsd Dam 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04031 |
| Federal ID | TX04031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |