Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 5a Dam, located in Mills County, Texas, was completed in 1973 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Browns Creek.
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This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 46 feet and has a length of 2830 feet, providing storage capacity of 1633 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.98 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 400 feet and outlet gates including a slide and two uncontrolled gates.
The dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), has not been rated for condition assessment but is considered to have moderate risk potential. With no associated structures, the dam is inspected by the state with permitting, inspection, and enforcement responsibilities falling under state jurisdiction. In case of emergencies, contact information and risk management measures are not readily available, indicating a need for further preparedness and documentation. Overall, Brown-Mullin WS SCS Site 5a Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, protecting surrounding areas from potential inundation events.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
2830 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
BROWNS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
4.98 |
Nid Storage |
1633 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
46 |
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