Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee

OFF CH-AUSTIN BAYOU· Brazoria, Texas· Built 1936· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX)
Dam Length7,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage872 acre-ft
Normal Storage495 acre-ft
Surface Area109 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDTX01732

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: February 11, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee?

Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir 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 Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee?

Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee built?

Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee?

Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir 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 Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee?

Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee has a dam height of 8 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 Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee last inspected?

Lazy C Z No 1 Reservoir Levee was last inspected on February 11, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.