Greenbrier Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1963 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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The dam, standing at a height of 27 feet, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. It has a storage capacity of 698 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 186 acre-feet. The reservoir created by the dam is fed by the Little Palmer Branch and serves as a vital water resource for agricultural purposes in the region.
Despite being regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoing inspections, the dam's hazard potential is marked as "Not Available" with a high risk assessment score of 2. The condition of the dam is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a lack of recent assessment data. With no spillway and limited emergency preparedness information available, there may be concerns regarding the dam's ability to handle extreme weather events and potential risks to downstream areas in case of a failure. As climate change impacts water resources, monitoring and maintenance of structures like Greenbrier Lake Dam are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water supplies in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE PALMER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
698 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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