Raw Water Reservoir No 2 Levee
Raw Water Reservoir No 2 Levee is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1996. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Raw Water Reservoir No 2 Levee
The primary purpose of Raw Water Reservoir No 2 Levee is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Los Fresnos (local government). It impounds the Off Ch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 3,583 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Off Ch |
| Coordinates | 26.06459, -97.48659 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,583 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LOS FRESNOS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07013 |
| Federal ID | TX07013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |