Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee dam
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee
Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee, located in Russelltown, Texas, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and water supply. Constructed in 1989, this earth type dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a length of 10,500 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 953 acre-feet and a normal storage of 740 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 70 acres and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite its significant contribution to irrigation and water supply, the dam lacks a spillway and is not equipped with locks. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in 1990, with a high risk assessment rating of 2. The hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently not available or rated, highlighting potential risks associated with its maintenance and operation. The dam also does not have an emergency action plan in place, raising concerns for effective risk management in case of emergencies.
Local government authorities oversee the ownership and management of Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee, ensuring compliance with state regulations and inspection protocols. With its strategic location along the Resaca de Los Cuates stream, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and addressing the risk factors associated with this dam is essential to safeguarding the surrounding communities and ensuring sustainable water management practices in Cameron County, Texas.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Nr Brownsville | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee.
Boat launches
- Rio Hondo Public Boat Ramp
- Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway, Brownsville
- West Cora Lee Drive 200, South Padre Island
- West Polaris Drive 207, South Padre Island
- West Palm Street South Padre Island
- Beach Access 4, South Padre Island
Track Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee
Where does the data for Cameron County Fwsd No 1 Reservoir No 4 Levee come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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