Brad Dodd Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brad Dodd Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 2000.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 105 feet, with a storage capacity of 13 acre-feet. It serves as a vital structure on the UN TR-W Fork San Jacinto River, providing flood control and water storage for the surrounding area.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Brad Dodd Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safe operation. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 85 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk (3) according to the hazard potential rating.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Brad Dodd Lake Dam offers a fascinating example of how infrastructure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a key component in the water management system of Montgomery County, Texas.

Year Completed

2000

Dam Length

105

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

UN TR-W FORK SAN JACINTO

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.1

Drainage Area

16

Nid Storage

13

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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.