Bradley Lake Dam

TR-BRAZOS RIVER· Hood, Texas· Built 1983· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bradley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length940 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDTX05861

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: September 9, 1987
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JIMMY BRADLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bradley Lake Dam?

Bradley Lake 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 Bradley Lake Dam?

Bradley Lake Dam is owned by JIMMY BRADLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bradley Lake Dam built?

Bradley Lake Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Bradley Lake Dam?

Bradley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Bradley Lake Dam?

Bradley Lake 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.

When was Bradley Lake Dam last inspected?

Bradley Lake Dam was last inspected on September 9, 1987. 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.