Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee
The primary purpose of Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bieri Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Off Ch-flores Bayou.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 9,750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,688 acre-feet. 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 02/16/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-flores Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.19993, -95.35790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,688 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,688 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 738 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIERI FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01740 |
| Federal ID | TX01740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |