Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03308 |
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
MILLS COUNTY;MILLS COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam?
Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 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 Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam?
Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam is owned by MILLS COUNTY;MILLS COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam built?
Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam?
Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam?
Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam last inspected?
Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 6 Dam was last inspected on March 5, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.