Brown Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Halsell Lake Dam Long Lake Dam
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Brown Lake Dam, located in Foard County, Texas, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 720 feet, providing a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. The dam is primarily an earth structure with a buttress core type, designed to regulate flow from the TR-Beaver Creek.
Despite its age, Brown Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment has classified the dam as high risk, emphasizing the need for proper management and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Brown Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. With its unique design features and high-risk classification, there is a need for further inspection, assessment, and potential upgrades to mitigate any safety concerns and ensure the sustainable use of the dam for its intended purposes.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
N Wichita Rv Nr Truscott
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7cfs |
S Wichita Rv Nr Benjamin
|
1cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour
|
8cfs |
Pease Rv Nr Vernon
|
3cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Mabelle
|
1cfs |
Brazos Rv At Seymour
|
9cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Brown Lake Dam