Located in Brown, Texas, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 34 Dam was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches for 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1200 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, irrigation, and creating a small fish pond.
Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, the dam has a spillway width of 52 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite an unsatisfactory condition assessment in 2021, the dam has a moderate risk assessment level. Even though there are no associated structures or locks, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the local community in Byrds and surrounding areas. With a drainage area of 2.63 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1580 cubic feet per second, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 34 Dam remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
2.63 |
Nid Storage |
1200 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |