Seaberg Reservoir No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 6,750 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 Seaberg Reservoir No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Seaberg Reservoir No 3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roy Seaberg (private). It impounds the Off Ch-tr-adlong Ditch.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 6,750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 03/08/1971. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-tr-adlong Ditch |
| Coordinates | 30.00493, -95.07107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Roy Seaberg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03384 |
| Federal ID | TX03384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |