Mercer Dry Reservoir Levee
Mercer Dry Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mercer Dry Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Mercer Dry Reservoir Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles M Armstrong Et Al (private). It impounds the Resaca De La Fresnos.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 12,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Resaca De La Fresnos |
| Coordinates | 26.14895, -97.45472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES M ARMSTRONG ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04035 |
| Federal ID | TX04035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |