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Maps
A map displaying the boundaries of Cameron County Drainage District No. 3
A map displaying the different drainage districts within Cameron County, Texas
A boundary survey of Cameron County Drainage District No. 3
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ABOUT
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The district came into existence on May 13, 1912, as the result of an election held May 9, 1912.
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It is governed by a board of three elected directors.
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The district was created as San Benito Cameron County Drainage District No 3.
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The District's main purpose is to remove the excess surface water resulting from precipitation and runoff. Maintenance and mowing of the drain ditches and pipelines occur throughout the year.
Canal/Drain Bank Mowing
Beaver Dam Removal
1912
385
Over
100,000
Year Established
Miles of Drain Ditches/Pipeline
Acres within District Boundaries
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General Manager
Craig M. Harmon
Maintenance Superintendent
Freddie Ortega
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Board of Directors
President - Ronaldo Garcia
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Secretary - Jason Shafer
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Chairman - Mathew McCarthy
Payroll Administrator
Nelda Solorio
Office Clerk
Lucinda Trevino
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Geographic Information Systems Technician
Dan Diaz
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