Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee dam
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee
Jm Frost III Reservoir No 3 Levee, located in Liberty, Texas, was completed in 1975 and is primarily used for irrigation purposes. This private earth dam, with a height of 14 feet and a length of 6660 feet, has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. The reservoir is situated off CH-Hickory Island Bayou and falls under the regulatory authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Although the dam is not equipped with a spillway, it does have one outlet gate. The last inspection of the levee was conducted in February 1982, and it has been rated as having a high risk potential. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam has not been rated for its current condition. Despite the lack of specific data on emergency preparedness and risk management measures, the structure is deemed to be in compliance with state inspection and enforcement regulations.
With its strategic location and vital role in irrigation, Jm Frost III Reservoir No 3 Levee serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in Liberty, Texas. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find this earth dam project intriguing, given its history, design details, and regulatory framework. As efforts to enhance the efficiency and safety of water infrastructure continue, monitoring and maintenance of this dam will be essential to ensure the continued availability of water for agricultural purposes in the region.
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 Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bayou Nr Crosby | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Goose Ck At Baytown | 148 cfs | → |
| Coastal Water Authority Canal Nr Dayton | 858 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Liberty | 7,570 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Wallisville | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Luce Bayou Abv Lk Houston Nr Huffman | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee.
Boat launches
- Beaumont Highway Harris County
- Hugo Point County Park
- East Freeway, Wallisville
- Boat Ramp
- Buddy Mcbride Public Boat Ramp Park
- Sheldon Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Hugo Point County Park
- Mccollum County Park
- White Memorial County Park
- Fort Anahuac County Park
- Lake Houston Wilderness Park
- Job Beason County Park
Paddle runs
- Farm To Market Road 1375 To East Fork Of San Jacinto River
- Preserve Boundary In The Lance Rosier Unit To Confluence With Pine Island Bayou
- Preserve Boundary In The Lance Rosier Unit To Confluence With The Neches River
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
- Confluence With Big Sandy Creek To Confluence With The Neches River
Track Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee
Where does the data for Jm Frost Iii Reservoir 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.
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