Harbin Levee

OFF CH-MAIN BRANCH NE CANAL· Willacy, Texas· Built 1946· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Harbin Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX)
Dam Length4,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)
NID IDTX01816

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JOLENE GUSTAFSON INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harbin Levee?

Harbin 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 Harbin Levee?

Harbin Levee is owned by JOLENE GUSTAFSON INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harbin Levee built?

Harbin Levee was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Harbin Levee?

Harbin 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 Harbin Levee?

Harbin Levee has a dam height of 8 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.