Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee
Key Takeaway
Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 10,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01734 |
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
THE RANDOLPH COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Mccormack Reservoir 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 Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee is owned by THE RANDOLPH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee built?
Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee 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 Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Mccormack Reservoir No 3 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 Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Mccormack Reservoir No 3 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.
When was Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee last inspected?
Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee was last inspected on January 24, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.