Secondary Reservoir Levee Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Secondary Reservoir Levee in Wichita, Texas, was completed in 1956 and serves as a crucial water supply infrastructure for the local government.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 3700 feet, has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, making it a significant resource for the community. Despite its age, the dam is maintained and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensuring its continued functionality for water supply purposes.

Located off the Ch-Tr-Holliday Creek, the Secondary Reservoir Levee is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although it has a high risk assessment due to its condition being not rated, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management for the region. With one outlet gate and no spillway, the dam's primary purpose is to provide a reliable water supply to the surrounding area. Enthusiasts interested in climate, water resources, and infrastructure would find the history and technical details of the Secondary Reservoir Levee fascinating, as it represents a critical piece of Texas's water management infrastructure.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

3700

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

OFF CH-TR-HOLLIDAY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

11

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

11
       
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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.