The Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee in Chambers, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1972 with a primary purpose of "Other." It stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 23,230 feet, providing storage for up to 30,000 acre-feet of water.
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The dam is designed to regulate water flow on Cedar Bayou, a river/stream in the area. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, but it is considered to have a high risk potential.
Owned by a private entity and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. While it lacks a spillway, the Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee is equipped with one outlet gate. The last recorded inspection for this dam took place in May 1988, highlighting the need for updated assessments and potential risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the local community and the surrounding environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam provides an intriguing case study of a vital infrastructure project in Texas.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
23230 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2750 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
30000 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Trinity Rv At Wallisville
|
2180cfs |
Goose Ck At Baytown
|
6cfs |
Coastal Water Authority Canal Nr Dayton
|
907cfs |
Cedar Bayou Nr Crosby
|
13cfs |
Trinity Rv At Liberty
|
4490cfs |
Vince Bayou At Pasadena
|
1cfs |
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McCollum County Park
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Hugo Point County Park
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Fort Anahuac County Park
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Job Beason County Park
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White Memorial County Park
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Double Bayou County Park
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