Laguna Atascosa Crossing #2 Dam
Laguna Atascosa Crossing #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Laguna Atascosa Crossing #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Laguna Atascosa Crossing #2 Dam 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 Cayo Atascoso.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,594 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,248 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 108 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 08/22/2016.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Cayo Atascoso |
| Coordinates | 26.32806, -97.39166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,594 acres |
| Drainage Area | 108 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,814 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07164 |
| Federal ID | TX07164 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |