Pin Oak Reservoir Levee
Pin Oak Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pin Oak Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Pin Oak Reservoir Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Off Ch-luce Bayou.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 19,369 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/18/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-luce Bayou |
| Coordinates | 30.14667, -95.00833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 19,369 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,509 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03909 |
| Federal ID | TX03909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |