Sludge Fill Pond Levee No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sludge Fill Pond Levee No 1, located in Harris County, Texas, was completed in 1976 by SOUTHLAND PAPER and stands at a height of 19 feet.


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Summary

This Earth-type levee, primarily designed for purposes other than flood control, has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water resources in the area. The levee 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.

Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for operational purposes. With a Risk Assessment rating of "High (2)", the levee poses potential risks that require careful risk management measures to be implemented. Despite its condition being labeled as "Not Rated", the dam's importance in water resource management cannot be understated, especially with its location off the CH-San Jacinto River. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and support the maintenance and upkeep of vital infrastructure like Sludge Fill Pond Levee No 1 to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices in the region.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

3000

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

OFF CH-SAN JACINTO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

71

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.