Rancho Viejo Dam C is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 200 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 Rancho Viejo Dam C
The primary purpose of Rancho Viejo Dam C is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Milton Wentz Jr Et Al (private). It impounds the Resaca Del Rancho Viejo.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet.
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 |
| River/Stream | Resaca Del Rancho Viejo |
| Coordinates | 26.00259, -97.54014 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Milton Wentz Jr Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06231 |
| Federal ID | TX06231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |