Abbott Dam
Abbott Dam is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Abbott Dam
The primary purpose of Abbott Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Abbott (private). It impounds the Tr-arroyo Colorado near Rio Hondo.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Nearest City | Rio Hondo |
| River/Stream | Tr-arroyo Colorado |
| Coordinates | 26.22124, -97.59800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN ABBOTT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04052 |
| Federal ID | TX04052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |