Harrell Levee 1 is an earth dam located in McCulloch County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall. 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 Harrell Levee 1
The primary purpose of Harrell Levee 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aubrey Harrell (private). It impounds the Off Ch-tr-brady Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 10/17/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McCulloch |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-tr-brady Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.12795, -99.30743 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Aubrey Harrell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06871 |
| Federal ID | TX06871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |