W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee
W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee is an earth dam located in Chambers County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee
The primary purpose of W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by W Scott Frost Et Al (private). It impounds the Off Ch-hickory Island Gulley.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 10,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,140 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/1982. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Chambers |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-hickory Island Gulley |
| Coordinates | 29.88013, -94.95690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,043 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | W SCOTT FROST ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04215 |
| Federal ID | TX04215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |