W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 4,900 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 W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee
The primary purpose of W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by W Scott Frost Et Al (private). It impounds the Off Ch-cedar Bayou.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 807 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/1982. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-cedar Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.99390, -95.00966 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | W Scott Frost Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05778 |
| Federal ID | TX05778 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |