Briarcliff Dam No 3
Key Takeaway
Briarcliff Dam No 3 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09103 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BRIARCLIFF PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Briarcliff Dam No 3?
Briarcliff Dam No 3 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Briarcliff Dam No 3?
Briarcliff Dam No 3 is owned by BRIARCLIFF PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Briarcliff Dam No 3 built?
Briarcliff Dam No 3 was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Briarcliff Dam No 3?
Briarcliff Dam No 3 has a dam height of 16 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 Briarcliff Dam No 3 last inspected?
Briarcliff Dam No 3 was last inspected on October 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.