Lake Brenda Dam, located in Wood, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by Thompson & Associates for recreational purposes.
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Completed in 1956, this dam on Two Mile Branch stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 530 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 39 feet, and it features two uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite its recreational value, Lake Brenda Dam has been deemed unsatisfactory in its condition assessment as of April 2021. The dam's last inspection in October 2014 revealed the need for improvements, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates the dam, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols are followed to maintain public safety and environmental integrity. With Lance Gooden representing the area in Congress, stakeholders are urged to monitor updates on the dam's maintenance and risk mitigation measures to ensure the continued safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TWO MILE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
1.17 |
Nid Storage |
700 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
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17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
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70cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
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243cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
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88cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
451cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Holbrook Park - South
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Lake Holbrook Park - West
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Governor Jim Hogg RV Park - Quitman
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Lake Quitman Park
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