Russell Dam 1
Russell Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Russell Dam 1
The primary purpose of Russell 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 Russell Plantation (private). It impounds the Resaca De Los Cuates.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,075 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, 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 02/04/1970. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Resaca De Los Cuates |
| Coordinates | 26.09363, -97.54495 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,075 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,075 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RUSSELL PLANTATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04043 |
| Federal ID | TX04043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |