Seaberg Levee No 1 is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 2,800 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 Levee No 1
The primary purpose of Seaberg Levee No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ra Seaberg Et Al (private). It impounds the Off Ch-cedar Bayou.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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-cedar Bayou |
| Coordinates | 30.02632, -95.05569 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ra Seaberg Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03387 |
| Federal ID | TX03387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |