Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam

INDIAN CREEK· Brown, Texas· Built 1971· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage738 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDTX02763

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 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 Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is owned by BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam built?

Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam has a dam height of 30 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.