Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02757 |
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
CITY OF BROWNWOOD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam?
Municipal Reservoir Upper 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 Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam?
Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam is owned by CITY OF BROWNWOOD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam built?
Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam?
Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam?
Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam last inspected?
Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam was last inspected on June 21, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.