Raleigh Farms Reservoir Levee
Raleigh Farms Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Raleigh Farms Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Raleigh Farms Reservoir Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sullivan Crosby Trust (private). It impounds the Off Ch-bastrop Bayou.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 8,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-bastrop Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.10567, -95.34455 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SULLIVAN CROSBY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01723 |
| Federal ID | TX01723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |