Brown Lake No 2 Dam dam
Brown Lake No 2 Dam
Brown Lake No 2 Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned recreational structure completed in 1966. The earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 315 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating, offering a serene setting for visitors to enjoy.
Situated along the TR-Sabine River, this dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential rating, efforts are being made to assess and manage any potential risks associated with the dam, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Overall, Brown Lake No 2 Dam serves as a key recreational asset in the region, offering a picturesque escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. As efforts continue to assess and mitigate potential risks, the dam remains a focal point for both leisure and conservation, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and environmental stewardship in the heart of 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 Brown Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 259 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 84 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 103 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 380 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 16 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brown Lake No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 14 Smith County
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 1973 Wood County
Campgrounds
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
- Tyler State Park
- Camp Deer Run
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
Fishing spots
Track Brown Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brown Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Brown Lake No 2 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 Brown Lake No 2 Dam.