Brushy Tank Dam
Key Takeaway
Brushy Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01034 |
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
WT WAGGONER ESTATE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Tank Dam?
Brushy Tank 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 Tank Dam?
Brushy Tank Dam is owned by WT WAGGONER ESTATE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brushy Tank Dam built?
Brushy Tank Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Brushy Tank Dam?
Brushy Tank Dam has a dam height of 23 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.