Moranco Blanco Dam is an earth dam located in Cameron County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 2,320 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 Moranco Blanco Dam
The primary purpose of Moranco Blanco 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 Unknown.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 26.16060, -97.30330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,320 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
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 | TX07533 |
| Federal ID | TX07533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |