Mccloud - Hood Levee Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Mccloud - Hood Levee, located in Cameron County, Texas, was completed in 1929 for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 6800 feet, serves to regulate water flow from the Off Ch-Arroyo Colorado river or stream. With a storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Mccloud - Hood Levee is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Although the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not readily available, it is categorized as having a high risk level (2). Despite its age, the dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.

As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, the Mccloud - Hood Levee highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the long-term availability of water resources for irrigation and other purposes. With its historical significance and continued relevance in modern times, this levee serves as a testament to the enduring impact of water resource projects on the environmental and socio-economic landscape of the region.

Year Completed

1929

Dam Length

6800

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

OFF CH-ARROYO COLORADO

Surface Area

70

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

660

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.