Jones And Allen Farms Levee dam
Jones And Allen Farms Levee
Jones and Allen Farms Levee, located in Chambers, Texas, stands as a crucial structure for irrigation purposes, completed in 1955 with a dam height of 7 feet and a length of 22,300 feet. Managed by private owners, the levee is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure compliance with state regulations and inspections. With a storage capacity of 1,840 acre-feet and a surface area of 127 acres, this earth dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Although the levee has not been rated for condition assessment, it poses a high risk due to its age and hazard potential, with no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. Despite lacking complete data on its design and construction, the structure remains operational for irrigation purposes, serving the local agricultural community. With no spillway or locks, the levee relies on a single outlet gate for water control, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued functionality in the face of potential climate challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts analyze the significance of Jones and Allen Farms Levee, its role in sustaining agricultural activities in the region becomes evident. With risk management measures yet to be fully implemented, there is a need for proactive planning and preparedness to address any potential emergencies or structural vulnerabilities. As the Fort Worth District overlooks this critical infrastructure, collaboration and investment in its upkeep and modernization are essential to safeguard the water resources it provides for the local community and beyond.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Jones And Allen Farms Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Wallisville | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Coastal Water Authority Canal Nr Dayton | 858 cfs | → |
| Pine Island Bayou Nr Sour Lake | 98 cfs | → |
| Goose Ck At Baytown | 148 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Liberty | 7,570 cfs | → |
| Pine Island Bayou Abv Bi Pump Plant | 348 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones And Allen Farms Levee.
Boat launches
- Highway 124, Bolivar Peninsula
- Russell Rd, Texas
- Anahuac Boat Ramp
- East Freeway, Wallisville
- Hugo Point County Park
- 15th Street, Bolivar Peninsula
Campgrounds
- Rollover Pass
- Winnie - Stowell County Park
- Double Bayou County Park
- Job Beason County Park
- Fort Anahuac County Park
- White Memorial County Park
Track Jones And Allen Farms Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Jones And Allen Farms Levee
Where does the data for Jones And Allen Farms Levee come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Jones And Allen Farms Levee.