Cook Levee
Cook Levee is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cook Levee
The primary purpose of Cook Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pv Cook (private). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Bayou.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,728 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Harris |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.85102, -95.80649 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,728 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PV COOK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06277 |
| Federal ID | TX06277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |