Port Arthur Raw Water Reservoir Levee
Port Arthur Raw Water Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Port Arthur Raw Water Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Port Arthur Raw Water Reservoir Levee is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Port Arthur (local government). It impounds the Off Ch-sabine Lake near Port Arthur.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 8,220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 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 01/09/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Port Arthur |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-sabine Lake |
| Coordinates | 29.90508, -93.96874 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PORT ARTHUR |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06709 |
| Federal ID | TX06709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |