Dingle Lake No 1 Levee, located in Brazoria, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
Wind
Humidity
This earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 9900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1380 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being rated as 'Not Available' in terms of hazard potential and 'Not Rated' in condition assessment, the levee has been assigned a high risk assessment level of 2. It does not have a spillway system in place, indicating potential vulnerability in the event of excessive water levels. With no associated structures and a lack of emergency action plans, the need for risk management measures and updated inundation maps is evident for this critical infrastructure in the region.
The Dingle Lake No 1 Levee, owned privately, is situated near the South Texas Canal and falls under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. As climate change impacts water resources and weather patterns, ensuring the safety and resilience of such levees becomes increasingly important. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would benefit from monitoring the maintenance, inspection, and risk management efforts associated with this levee to safeguard against potential flooding and water scarcity challenges in the future.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
9900 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-SOUTH TEXAS CANAL |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
138 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
1380 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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|
30cfs |
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|
1960cfs |
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|
2730cfs |
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|
27cfs |
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|
8cfs |
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|
6cfs |