Ce Brown Dam No 1 is a privately owned structure located in Hemphill, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1962.
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The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a height of 30 feet with a length of 231 feet. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and is situated on TR-ELK CREEK.
With a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and normal storage of 22 acre-feet, Ce Brown Dam No 1 plays a vital role in fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management in addition to flood risk reduction. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. While its hazard potential is not available and condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level of 2.
Although Ce Brown Dam No 1 is not regulated by the state and does not have a state jurisdiction, it is permitted and inspected by the state. With its rich history and important role in water resource management, this dam is a significant asset in the region for climate and water resource enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
231 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
30 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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