Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 12,170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05983 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HARLINGEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam?
Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam?
Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam is owned by HARLINGEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam built?
Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam?
Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, 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 Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam?
Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Cameron County Wcid No 1 Reservoir Dam was last inspected on February 20, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.