Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee is a privately owned structure located in Brazoria, Texas, designed for irrigation and recreation purposes.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

9750

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

OFF CH-FLORES BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

1688

Structural Height

9

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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