Lake Brenda Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Brenda Dam, located in Wood, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by Thompson & Associates for recreational purposes.


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Summary

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
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.