Beal Reservoir Levee Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Beal Reservoir Levee, located in Brazoria, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1950 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a length of 9400 feet, providing storage of 927 acre-feet of water. Despite its age, the dam is in good condition and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The reservoir is situated off the Ch-Brazos River and offers a surface area of 103 acres for recreational activities.

The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement actions to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The reservoir has a spillway width of 0 feet and three controlled outlet gates for managing water levels. While the dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2, appropriate risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential hazards. The dam has not been designated as a US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project, indicating its private ownership and management.

Overall, Beal Reservoir Levee serves as a vital recreational resource in Brazoria, Texas, offering a peaceful retreat for water and climate enthusiasts. With its well-maintained structure and regulated operation, the dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to enjoy water-based activities. As a privately owned facility, the reservoir showcases the importance of responsible ownership and management in sustaining water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

9400

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

OFF CH-BRAZOS RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

103

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

927

Structural Height

9

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

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.