The Tigner-Farrer Levee, located in Brazoria, Texas, along Brushy Bayou, serves a primary purpose of irrigation and is privately owned.
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Humidity
This levee is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core, stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 2520 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 486 acre-feet.
Despite being last inspected in 1983, with a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the Tigner-Farrer Levee has not been rated for its current condition. It lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the event of an emergency. The presence of only one slide gate as an outlet mechanism raises concerns about the levee's ability to effectively manage water levels during periods of high discharge. These factors underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the structural integrity and safety of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
Dam Length |
17620 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
BRUSHY BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
2520 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin
|
45cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon
|
2110cfs |
Clear Ck Nr Friendswood
|
2730cfs |
Clear Ck At Mykawa St Nr Pearland
|
62cfs |
Sims Bayou At Hiram Clarke St
|
14cfs |
Dry Ck Nr Rosenberg
|
84cfs |