Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site Dam
Key Takeaway
Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07456 |
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
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site Dam?
Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site 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 Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site Dam?
Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site Dam is owned by TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site Dam?
Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site Dam has a dam height of 9 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.