Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee
The primary purpose of Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jm Frost Iii (private). It impounds the Off Ch-hickory Island Bayou.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 6,660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 | Liberty |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-hickory Island Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.89433, -94.94900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JM FROST III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05777 |
| Federal ID | TX05777 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |