Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Brownwood, Texas, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure on TR-ADAMS BRANCH.
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This earth-type dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a length of 800 feet, with a storage capacity of 1761 acre-feet and a normal storage of 134 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 76 feet, and it is primarily owned and regulated by the local government, with enforcement and inspection handled by the TCEQ.
The dam, designed for purposes including fire protection, stock, and flood risk reduction, has a fair condition assessment as of December 2017, with a moderate risk rating. The structure features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, and it is inspected every 5 years. The hazard potential is not available, and the dam is under state jurisdiction and permitting. Overall, Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and supporting various essential functions such as irrigation and wildlife conservation.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ADAMS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
52 |
Drainage Area |
3.3 |
Nid Storage |
1761 |
Structural Height |
52 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
52 |