Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
Nearest CityWEST COLUMBIA
River/StreamOFF CH-VARNER CREEK
Coordinates29.15225, -95.61951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length16,720 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,810 acre-ft
Max Storage2,810 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,686 acre-ft
Surface Area279 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIMS LEASING CORPORATION;MICHAEL CHAPMAN;VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01751
Federal IDTX01751
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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