Broseco Dam No 2 dam
Broseco Dam No 2
Broseco Dam No 2, located in Morris County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1963 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam stands at 23 feet in height and spans 1015 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 1135 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam is situated on the TR-Murphy Branch river or stream and is part of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3302 cubic feet per second and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam presents a moderate risk level (3) as assessed by hazard potential and risk management measures. Despite being uncontrolled, the two outlet gates of the dam help in managing water levels and ensuring the safety of the surrounding area.
Although the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," and it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Broseco Dam No 2 remains a key asset for fire protection, stock, and recreational purposes in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the dam's design characteristics, regulatory oversight, and risk management considerations as part of the broader landscape of water infrastructure in Texas.
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 Broseco Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 61 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 305 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 377 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 27 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broseco Dam No 2.
Boat launches
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Titus County
- Park Road 17 Morris County
- Fm 997 Morris County
Campgrounds
- Thomas Lake Park Dispersed
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
- Daingerfield State Park
- Titus County Park
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Malden Lake - Wright Pattman Lake
Fishing spots
Track Broseco Dam No 2 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 Broseco Dam No 2
Where does the data for Broseco Dam No 2 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 Broseco Dam No 2.