Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee
Key Takeaway
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06405 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAGUNA MADRE WATER DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee?
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee?
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee is owned by LAGUNA MADRE WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee built?
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee?
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee?
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee last inspected?
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Res No 3 Levee was last inspected on February 2, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.