Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam

LONG BRANCH· Brown, Texas· Built 1972· Earth· 33 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX)
Dam Length770 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage460 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDTX02760

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 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 Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam is owned by BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam built?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 23 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.

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.