Browns Lake Railroad Dam
Key Takeaway
Browns Lake Railroad Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04330 |
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
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Browns Lake Railroad Dam?
Browns Lake Railroad 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 Browns Lake Railroad Dam?
Browns Lake Railroad Dam is owned by MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browns Lake Railroad Dam built?
Browns Lake Railroad Dam was completed in 1905, making it 121 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 Browns Lake Railroad Dam?
Browns Lake Railroad Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Browns Lake Railroad Dam?
Browns Lake Railroad Dam has a dam height of 19 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.