Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee dam
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee is a privately owned structure located in Brazoria, Texas, designed for irrigation and recreation purposes. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a length of 9750 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1688 acre-feet. The reservoir is situated off CH-Flores Bayou and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its safety and functionality.
The levee features an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates for water release. Although the condition assessment and hazard potential are not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The last inspection date recorded was in 1984, suggesting a need for updated evaluations to ensure the structure's continued reliability. With its strategic location and purposeful design, Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee serves as a vital resource for water management in the area, showcasing the importance of proactive maintenance and regulatory oversight in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate adaptation will find Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and regulatory practices. Its role in irrigation and recreation highlights the interconnectedness of human activities and natural ecosystems, underscoring the need for sustainable water management strategies. As climate change impacts intensify, understanding and enhancing the resilience of such structures become imperative for ensuring water security and ecosystem health in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin | 149 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon | 8,500 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Friendswood | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck At Mykawa St Nr Pearland | 27 cfs | → |
| Sims Bayou At Hiram Clarke St | 35 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck Nr Rosenberg | 92 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee.
Track Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee
Where does the data for Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 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 Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee.