Beaman Dam

TR-CAMBELL BRANCH MILL CREEK· Austin, Texas· Built 1980· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Beaman Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length614 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDTX06225

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ROBERT BEAMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beaman Dam?

Beaman Dam 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 Beaman Dam?

Beaman Dam is owned by ROBERT BEAMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beaman Dam built?

Beaman Dam 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 Beaman Dam?

Beaman Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Beaman Dam?

Beaman Dam has a dam height of 27 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.

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.