Dana-tule Levee 1
Dana-tule Levee 1 is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dana-tule Levee 1
The primary purpose of Dana-tule Levee 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Martha Dana Mercer Trust (private). It impounds the Cameron Co Main Ditch #2.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 5,600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 525 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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 03/02/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Cameron Co Main Ditch #2 |
| Coordinates | 26.05576, -97.46396 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARTHA DANA MERCER TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04032 |
| Federal ID | TX04032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |