The Old Second Lift Dam, located in Sugar Land, Texas, along the Oyster Creek, was completed in 1948 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet and a length of 200 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 2000 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 1000 acre-feet. The dam is owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement practices are in place.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the Old Second Lift Dam poses potential hazards that are currently not rated and assessed. The dam is primarily made of earth and stone materials, with a spillway type listed as "None." The dam features seven outlet gates, including six controlled and one uncontrolled gate, for water management. Despite the lack of recent data on the condition assessment and emergency action plan, the dam remains an important water resource structure in Fort Bend County, Texas, serving irrigation, water supply, and other purposes for the local community.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
OYSTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
2000 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 6, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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