Seaberg Levee No 1

OFF CH-CEDAR BAYOU· Harris, Texas· Built 1949· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Seaberg Levee No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length2,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDTX03387

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: No
Last Inspection: March 8, 1971
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

RA SEABERG ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Seaberg Levee No 1?

Seaberg Levee No 1 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 Seaberg Levee No 1?

Seaberg Levee No 1 is owned by RA SEABERG ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Seaberg Levee No 1 built?

Seaberg Levee No 1 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Seaberg Levee No 1?

Seaberg Levee No 1 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 Seaberg Levee No 1?

Seaberg Levee No 1 has a dam height of 10 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 Seaberg Levee No 1 last inspected?

Seaberg Levee No 1 was last inspected on March 8, 1971. 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.