Tigner-farrer Levee
Tigner-farrer Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tigner-farrer Levee
The primary purpose of Tigner-farrer Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tigner Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Brushy Bayou.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 17,620 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,520 acre-feet.
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 01/25/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Brushy Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.17031, -95.36978 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,620 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 486 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TIGNER IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06385 |
| Federal ID | TX06385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |