Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 400 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 Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2
The primary purpose of Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 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 Tr-resaca De Los Fresnos.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 425 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 03/03/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Tr-resaca De Los Fresnos |
| Coordinates | 26.13732, -97.52346 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Charles M Armstrong Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04054 |
| Federal ID | TX04054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |