Bintliff Lake Levee
Bintliff Lake Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bintliff Lake Levee
The primary purpose of Bintliff 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 David Bintliff (private). It impounds the Off Ch-mill Bayou.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 240 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,470 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Off Ch-mill Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.12278, -95.58775 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAVID BINTLIFF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01758 |
| Federal ID | TX01758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |