Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee
Key Takeaway
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 20,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 642 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04047 |
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
CAMERON COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT 2
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee?
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 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 Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee?
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee is owned by CAMERON COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT 2 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee built?
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee?
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, 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 Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee?
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee has a dam height of 14 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 Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee last inspected?
Cameron County Id No 2 Reservoir No 1 Levee was last inspected on February 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.