Bryan Utilities Lake Dam dam
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam
Bryan Utilities Lake Dam, located in Brazos County, Texas, is a vital structure serving the local government and private sectors. Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 59 feet and has a structural height of 62 feet, with a length of 17,500 feet. It holds a maximum storage capacity of 20,763 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 829 acres, serving as a crucial source of water for the region.
Designed by Freese and Nichols, Inc. and Spencer Buchanan Assoc, Bryan Utilities Lake Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and features outlet gates for water management. With a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2015 and a moderate risk assessment level, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management for the area, particularly in times of climate uncertainty.
With its strategic location on TR-Thompsons/Peach Creeks, Bryan Utilities Lake Dam plays a key role in flood control and water supply management for the region. As a critical infrastructure piece in the area, the dam's design and maintenance are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Brazos County, Texas. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike can appreciate the importance of Bryan Utilities Lake Dam in maintaining a reliable water supply and mitigating potential risks associated with changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bryan Utilities Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 5,670 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 560 cfs | → |
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 12 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 770 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bryan Utilities Lake Dam.
Track Bryan Utilities Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bryan Utilities Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bryan Utilities Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bryan Utilities Lake Dam.