Griffith Reservoir Levee
Griffith Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Griffith Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Griffith Reservoir Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Griffith (private). It impounds the Middle Bayou.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 8,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 682 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Middle Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.15025, -95.56563 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 682 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 682 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES GRIFFITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01757 |
| Federal ID | TX01757 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |