Pasture Lake Dam

TR-NAVASOTA RIVER· Brazos, Texas· Built 1967· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pasture Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage257 acre-ft
Normal Storage187 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDTX01878

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

LENA LLOYD MCGUIRE TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pasture Lake Dam?

Pasture Lake 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 Pasture Lake Dam?

Pasture Lake Dam is owned by LENA LLOYD MCGUIRE TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pasture Lake Dam built?

Pasture Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Pasture Lake Dam?

Pasture Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Pasture Lake Dam?

Pasture Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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.