Nelson Lake Levee

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyWaller
Nearest CityHOUSTON
River/StreamOFF CH-CYPRESS CREEK
Coordinates29.91000, -95.87667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length6,500 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDAVID N NELSON ET AL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX05849
Federal IDTX05849
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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