The Main Reservoir Levee in Brownsville, Texas, is a crucial structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Completed in 1914, this Earth-type levee stands at a height of 9 feet and stretches over 20,000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 4,500 acre-feet primarily used for irrigation purposes.
Located off the CH-Resaca de la Palma river or stream, the Main Reservoir Levee has a surface area of 575 acres and a drainage area of 9 square miles. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition but is considered to have a high risk potential. With no spillway and a hazard potential that is not available, the structure is equipped with four slide gates for water discharge.
Given its importance in water resource management and its role in irrigation in the region, the Main Reservoir Levee is a critical asset that requires regular inspection and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1914 |
Dam Length |
20000 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-RESACA DE LA PALMA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
575 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
4500 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |