Flag Lake Levee
Flag Lake Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Flag Lake Levee
The primary purpose of Flag Lake Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bar X Development (private). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 11,068 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.13455, -95.54489 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,068 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BAR X DEVELOPMENT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06298 |
| Federal ID | TX06298 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |