Pappas Lakes and Lodge Levee, located in Brazoria, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1954 for recreational purposes.
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The dam has a height of 10 feet and a length of 13,464 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2,150 acre-feet and covering an area of 230 acres. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has a controlled spillway with a width of 5 feet.
The dam, designed by Kenneth Britton, PE, sits off the Ch-Brazos River and is inspected and enforced by the state regulatory agencies. It has a very high risk assessment rating, signaling the importance of its maintenance and management. The emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in 2012, and the dam is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Pappas Lakes and Lodge Levee to be an interesting structure given its recreational purpose, design details, and regulatory oversight. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the need for vigilance and adherence to safety protocols to ensure its continued functionality and the protection of surrounding areas from potential flooding.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
13464 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-BRAZOS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
230 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
2150 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Valve - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon
|
2110cfs |
San Bernard Rv Nr Boling
|
136cfs |
Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin
|
45cfs |
Big Ck Nr Needville
|
45cfs |
Dry Ck Nr Rosenberg
|
84cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Bay City
|
2670cfs |