Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam, located in Brownwood, Texas, is a gravity dam built in 1925 primarily for irrigation purposes along the Pecan Bayou.


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Summary

With a height of 15 feet and a length of 140 feet, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 825-acre feet and a surface area of 100 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width of 140 feet helps regulate water flow in times of excess.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam stands as a crucial water resource for the area. The dam also serves recreational purposes and provides water supply to the community. While the dam's hazard potential is marked as "Not Available," its risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity for years to come.

Year Completed

1925

Dam Length

140

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

PECAN BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

100

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

2.5

Nid Storage

825

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.