Lake Brown Dam, located in Houston, Texas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Built in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Big Elkhart Creek, has a structural length of 675 feet and features a buttress core design.
While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have an outlet gate for water release. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has undergone inspections in the past, with the last recorded inspection conducted in April 1982. The hazard potential of the dam is marked as "Not Available" with a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", indicating a need for potential risk management measures to be implemented in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Brown Dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in Texas.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG ELKHART CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
143 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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