Ce Brown Dam No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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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Summary

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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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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