Bradley Lake Dam
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 Length | 940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05861 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JIMMY BRADLEY
Private
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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.