Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee
Key Takeaway
Lovell Reservoir No 2 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 | 8,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 578 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04334 |
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
LOVELL JOHN I AND BROWN A REESE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee?
Lovell Reservoir No 2 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 Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee?
Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee is owned by LOVELL JOHN I AND BROWN A REESE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee built?
Lovell Reservoir No 2 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 Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee?
Lovell Reservoir No 2 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 Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee?
Lovell Reservoir No 2 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 Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee last inspected?
Lovell Reservoir No 2 Levee was last inspected on March 8, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.