Brazos River Club Levee
Key Takeaway
Brazos River Club Levee is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 48,998 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 620 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 102 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01756 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BRAZOS RIVER CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brazos River Club Levee?
Brazos River Club Levee is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Brazos River Club Levee?
Brazos River Club Levee is owned by BRAZOS RIVER CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brazos River Club Levee built?
Brazos River Club Levee was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Brazos River Club Levee?
Brazos River Club Levee serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brazos River Club Levee?
Brazos River Club Levee has a dam height of 8 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 Brazos River Club Levee last inspected?
Brazos River Club Levee was last inspected on April 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.