Sulphur Bluff Realty Phase I Levee, located in Delta County, Texas, was completed in 1982 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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This privately-owned Earth dam, with a height of 18 feet and a length of 7571 feet, provides a storage capacity of 4776 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 349.6 acres. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity.
The levee, designed by Collis Consulting Co, stands along the South Sulphur River, within the jurisdiction of the state of Texas. With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of 2 (on a scale of 1 to 5), the dam is considered to be at risk for potential issues. Despite its risk level, the Sulphur Bluff Realty Phase I Levee has not been rated for its condition and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps. The dam's outlet gates consist of one non-listed type, and it does not have a spillway.
While the Sulphur Bluff Realty Phase I Levee plays a crucial role in providing irrigation water to the surrounding areas, its high risk level underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential hazards or failures. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's data and risk assessment a compelling topic for further study and discussion on the intersection of infrastructure, climate change, and water management.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
7571 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-SOUTH SULPHUR RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
349.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
4776 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper
|
3cfs |
N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper
|
0cfs |
White Oak Ck Nr Talco
|
10cfs |
Sulphur Rv Nr Talco
|
15cfs |
Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand
|
0cfs |
Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce
|
0cfs |