Dana-tule Levee 2 is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 6,000 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 Dana-tule Levee 2
The primary purpose of Dana-tule Levee 2 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 6,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 374 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | 26.04286, -97.46390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Martha Dana Mercer Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04033 |
| Federal ID | TX04033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |