Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee
Key Takeaway
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05777 |
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
JM FROST III
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 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 Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee is owned by JM FROST III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee built?
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee?
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee has a dam height of 14 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 Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee last inspected?
Jm Frost Iii Reservoir No 3 Levee was last inspected on February 11, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.