W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee

OFF CH-CEDAR BAYOU· Harris, Texas· Built 1967· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX)
Dam Length4,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage807 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDTX05778

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: February 11, 1982
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

W SCOTT FROST ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee?

W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 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 W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee?

W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee is owned by W SCOTT FROST ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee built?

W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee?

W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 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 W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee?

W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee has a dam height of 7 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 W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee last inspected?

W Scott Frost Reservoir No 1 Levee was last inspected on February 11, 1982. 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.