Bryan Utilities Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 96.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 17,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 829 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 831 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01869 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BRYAN TEXAS UTILITIES;CITY OF BRYAN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bryan Utilities Lake Dam?
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bryan Utilities Lake Dam?
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam is owned by BRYAN TEXAS UTILITIES;CITY OF BRYAN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bryan Utilities Lake Dam built?
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Bryan Utilities Lake Dam?
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bryan Utilities Lake Dam?
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam has a dam height of 59 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 Bryan Utilities Lake Dam last inspected?
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.