Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee in Brazoria, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1940 for irrigation purposes.
Wind
Humidity
Standing at a height of 7 feet and a length of 10,000 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1,127 acre-feet. Despite being inspected in 1983, its condition assessment remains unrated, with a high risk potential (2) due to unknown hazard potential and lack of emergency action plans.
Located off Ch-Austin Bayou in the Fort Worth District, this levee is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With no spillway and limited information on its foundations or spillway width, the dam's risk management measures, risk characterization summary, and assigned DSAC date remain undisclosed. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the mysterious aspects of Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee present an intriguing opportunity for further investigation and understanding of its role in the local irrigation landscape.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
10000 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-AUSTIN BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Nid Storage |
1127 |
Structural Height |
7 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin
|
45cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon
|
2110cfs |
Clear Ck Nr Friendswood
|
2730cfs |
Clear Ck At Mykawa St Nr Pearland
|
62cfs |
Sims Bayou At Hiram Clarke St
|
14cfs |
San Bernard Rv Nr Boling
|
136cfs |