Brillhart Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Flowers Trust Dam Billy Jarvis Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brillhart Dam, located in Ochiltree, Texas, along TR-Palo Duro Creek, was completed in 1940 and stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 500 feet.
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Summary
Managed by the USDA NRCS, this private dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and providing a source of water for livestock or small fish ponds. With a storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, Brillhart Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Brillhart Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being not rated and lacking an Emergency Action Plan. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and it does not have a spillway. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its risk assessment indicates a need for proactive risk management measures to ensure safety and functionality. With its important role in water supply and protection, maintaining the integrity of Brillhart Dam is essential for the surrounding community and the environment.
Given its significance for fire protection and stock water supply, Brillhart Dam serves as a vital resource in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is imperative to prioritize the maintenance and safety of dams like Brillhart to ensure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. Monitoring and implementing necessary risk management measures will be crucial to safeguarding the dam and its surrounding ecosystem for the future.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PALO DURO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
9.32 |
Nid Storage |
123 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman
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0cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
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44cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
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1cfs |
Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch
|
0cfs |
Beaver River At Beaver
|
0cfs |
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.
Brillhart Dam