San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee
Key Takeaway
San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 14,990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 307 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04683 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee?
San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee?
San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee is owned by PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee built?
San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee?
San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee?
San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee has a dam height of 15 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 San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee last inspected?
San Bernard Reservoir No 3 Levee was last inspected on December 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.