Bringle Lake Dam

CLEAR CREEK· Bowie, Texas· Built 1929· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bringle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.8K acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)
NID IDTX00367

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: May 15, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF TEXARKANA

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bringle Lake Dam?

Bringle 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 Bringle Lake Dam?

Bringle Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF TEXARKANA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bringle Lake Dam built?

Bringle Lake Dam was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Bringle Lake Dam?

Bringle Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bringle Lake Dam?

Bringle Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Bringle Lake Dam last inspected?

Bringle Lake Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2008. 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.