E W Monteith No 3 Levee dam
E W Monteith No 3 Levee
The E W Monteith No 3 Levee, located in Chambers, Texas, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 994 acre-feet. This earth dam, standing at a height of 7 feet, is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures. The levee is situated along the off-channel of Willow Marsh, covering a surface area of 122.5 acres with a drainage area of 0.19 square miles.
Although last inspected in 1976, the E W Monteith No 3 Levee poses a moderate risk level and has not been rated for its current condition. With uncontrolled spillways and a single outlet gate, the dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water supply in the region. Its hazard potential and emergency action plan preparations are not available, highlighting the need for updated risk assessment and management measures. As an important component of the local water resource system, this levee plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities and ensuring water availability for the surrounding area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around E W Monteith No 3 Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Wallisville | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Goose Ck At Baytown | 148 cfs | → |
| Coastal Water Authority Canal Nr Dayton | 858 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Friendswood | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Cedar Bayou Nr Crosby | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Liberty | 7,570 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near E W Monteith No 3 Levee.
Boat launches
- Anahuac Boat Ramp
- Highway 124, Bolivar Peninsula
- 15th Street, Bolivar Peninsula
- Boddeker Road 1923, Galveston
- Hugo Point County Park
- East Freeway, Wallisville
Campgrounds
- Job Beason County Park
- Double Bayou County Park
- Rollover Pass
- James H. Robbins Memorial Park
- Fort Anahuac County Park
- Mccollum County Park
Track E W Monteith No 3 Levee in the Snoflo app
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About E W Monteith No 3 Levee
Where does the data for E W Monteith No 3 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of E W Monteith No 3 Levee.