Broyles Lake Dam
Broyles Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Broyles Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Broyles Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gordon Broyles (private). It impounds the Saddler Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Saddler Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.68315, -95.60034 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GORDON BROYLES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00143 |
| Federal ID | TX00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |