Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam

Anderson, Texas· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage506 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,330 cfs
NID IDTX07335

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: September 8, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

GARY HARTSTEIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam?

Brushy Creek Ranch 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 Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam?

Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam is owned by GARY HARTSTEIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam?

Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam last inspected?

Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam was last inspected on September 8, 2010. 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.