Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility
Key Takeaway
Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 91.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 21,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 131 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06947 |
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
HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility?
Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility 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 Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility?
Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility is owned by HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility built?
Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility?
Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility?
Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility has a dam height of 47 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 Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility last inspected?
Lower Greens Bayou Regional Detention Facility was last inspected on February 18, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.