Hudeck Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 7,500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hudeck Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Hudeck 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 Gregory Moore (private). It impounds the Off Ch-flores Bayou.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 7,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 667 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/31/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-flores Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.24058, -95.38290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 667 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 667 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gregory Moore |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01730 |
| Federal ID | TX01730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |