Cain Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 450 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 Cain Dam 1
The primary purpose of Cain Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jw Frances Cain Et Al (private). It impounds the Resaca De Los Cuates.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/20/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Resaca De Los Cuates |
| Coordinates | 26.19216, -97.36325 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 343 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jw Frances Cain Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04040 |
| Federal ID | TX04040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |