Salt Bayou Lake Water
Salt Bayou Lake Water is an other dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Salt Bayou Lake Water
The primary purpose of Salt Bayou Lake Water is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Tr-salt Bayou.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 18 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,000 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Tr-salt Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.04624, -95.25289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,000 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05837 |
| Federal ID | TX05837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |