Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee
Key Takeaway
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 9,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 738 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01740 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BIERI FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee?
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee?
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee is owned by BIERI FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee built?
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee?
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee?
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee last inspected?
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 4 Levee was last inspected on February 16, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.