Cantwell Auxiliary Levee
Key Takeaway
Cantwell Auxiliary Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04061 |
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
DS CANTWELL ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cantwell Auxiliary Levee?
Cantwell Auxiliary 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 Cantwell Auxiliary Levee?
Cantwell Auxiliary Levee is owned by DS CANTWELL ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cantwell Auxiliary Levee built?
Cantwell Auxiliary Levee was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Cantwell Auxiliary Levee?
Cantwell Auxiliary Levee serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cantwell Auxiliary Levee?
Cantwell Auxiliary Levee has a dam height of 7 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.