Hunter Brush Dam

RATTLESNAKE CREEK· Smith, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hunter Brush Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX00248

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: No

Ownership

HUNTER B BRUSH ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hunter Brush Dam?

Hunter Brush 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 Hunter Brush Dam?

Hunter Brush Dam is owned by HUNTER B BRUSH ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hunter Brush Dam built?

Hunter Brush Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Hunter Brush Dam?

Hunter Brush Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hunter Brush Dam?

Hunter Brush Dam has a dam height of 10 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.