Lake Anahuac Levee, located in Chambers, Texas, serves as a vital structure for irrigation purposes along the Turtle Bayou.
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Humidity
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 60,000 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to provide irrigation water, with a normal storage capacity of 35,300 acre-feet and a surface area of 5,300 acres.
Despite its age, with the last inspection dating back to 1983, the Lake Anahuac Levee is classified as having a high risk potential. While it lacks certain safety features like a spillway, it does have one slide gate for water release. The condition of the structure is currently not rated, and there is no available emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared. With a risk assessment rating of 2 (out of 3), the need for updated inspections and risk management measures is evident to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding area and inhabitants.
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TURTLE BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5300 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
199 |
Nid Storage |
60000 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Trinity Rv At Wallisville
|
2180cfs |
Coastal Water Authority Canal Nr Dayton
|
907cfs |
Goose Ck At Baytown
|
6cfs |
Trinity Rv At Liberty
|
4490cfs |
Cedar Bayou Nr Crosby
|
13cfs |
Pine Island Bayou Nr Sour Lake
|
89cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Fort Anahuac County Park
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White Memorial County Park
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Hugo Point County Park
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Double Bayou County Park
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Job Beason County Park
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McCollum County Park
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