Mccullough Lake Levee
Mccullough Lake Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mccullough Lake Levee
The primary purpose of Mccullough Lake Levee is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sammy Nooner (private). It impounds the Off Ch-austin Bayou near Danbury.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 9,185 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 928 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Nearest City | Danbury |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-austin Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.23753, -95.31676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 928 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 928 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SAMMY NOONER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04732 |
| Federal ID | TX04732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |