Mcbride Lake Levee
Mcbride Lake Levee is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcbride Lake Levee
The primary purpose of Mcbride 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 Wc Mcbride (private). It impounds the Off Ch-elm Bayou.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 7,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 02/15/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-elm Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.67051, -94.34415 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WC MCBRIDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04825 |
| Federal ID | TX04825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |