Roos Dam C is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 240 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 Roos Dam C
The primary purpose of Roos Dam C is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by US Fish and Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Resaca Del Ranch Viejo.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Resaca Del Ranch Viejo |
| Coordinates | 26.03660, -97.61380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04045 |
| Federal ID | TX04045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |