Dana-Tule Levee 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dana-Tule Levee 2 in Cameron County, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the Cameron Co Main Ditch #2.


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Summary

Built in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and stretches 6000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 374 acre-feet. Although it lacks a spillway, the dam is structurally sound and has not been rated for condition assessment.

Even though the last inspection was conducted in 1976, the levee is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The risk assessment for Dana-Tule Levee 2 indicates a high potential for hazard, but specific risk management measures have not been outlined. Despite the lack of recent data on emergency action plans and inundation maps, this levee remains a crucial piece of infrastructure for maintaining water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

6000

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

CAMERON CO MAIN DITCH #2

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

8

Nid Storage

374

Structural Height

8

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.