Homer Brinson Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Landreth Lake Dam Duda Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Homer Brinson Lake Dam, located in Stonewall, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a critical water supply source in the region.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 115 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management and sustains a surface area of 12 acres.
Although not state-regulated, Homer Brinson Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections and permitting by the Texas state authorities. The dam, designed as an earth buttress structure, poses a high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but the risk assessment classifies it as high. While the dam's emergency action plan is not prepared, the structure remains a crucial asset for water management in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Homer Brinson Lake Dam to be a fascinating engineering feat, given its strategic location and importance in water supply. Despite its risk potential and lack of certain safety measures, the dam stands as a testament to the vital role of infrastructure in managing water resources and ensuring resilience in the face of climate challenges. As efforts continue to monitor and improve the dam's safety, its significance in the region's water supply landscape remains undeniable.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH CAMP HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
204 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Homer Brinson Lake Dam