Levinson Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Levinson Reservoir Dam, located in Jeff Davis County, Texas, was completed in 1900 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Adobe Draw river.
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Summary
This privately owned dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a structural height of 44 feet and a length of 1200 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 4000 acre-feet and a normal storage of 924 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Levinson Reservoir Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 140 feet and three uncontrolled outlet gates. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not currently available, the risk assessment for the dam is rated as moderate (3), indicating a level of potential risk that requires ongoing monitoring and management.
Despite lacking detailed information on its original designer and recent modifications, Levinson Reservoir Dam remains a key infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region. Its strategic location and design make it a significant asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for the benefit of the community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
ADOBE DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
4000 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Barrilla Draw Nr Saragosa
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0cfs |
Pecos Rv At Pecos
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130cfs |
Pecos Rv At Fm 3398 Nr Pecos
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0cfs |
Pecos River Near Orla
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Levinson Reservoir Dam