Lovell Reservoir No 1 Levee
Lovell Reservoir No 1 Levee is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lovell Reservoir No 1 Levee
The primary purpose of Lovell 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 Lovell John I And Brown A Reese (private). It impounds the North Fk Long Island Bayou near Daisetta.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 03/08/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| Nearest City | Daisetta |
| River/Stream | North Fk Long Island Bayou |
| Coordinates | 30.14668, -94.69262 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOVELL JOHN I AND BROWN A REESE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04333 |
| Federal ID | TX04333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |