Seaberg Levee No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Seaberg Levee No 1, located in Harris County, Texas, was completed in 1949 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private earth dam, with a height of 10 feet and a length of 2800 feet, has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Despite being regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Not Available," indicating a lack of recent assessment data.

The levee, situated along the off channel of Cedar Bayou, is not equipped with a spillway and has no associated structures. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated" and the last inspection took place in 1971, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a high risk level (2). With no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) currently in place and limited information on risk management measures, there is a need for further evaluation and potential updates to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Seaberg Levee No 1 for both irrigation and flood control purposes in the future.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

2800

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

OFF CH-CEDAR BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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.