Bringle Lake Dam
Bringle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bowie County, Texas, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bringle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bringle Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Texarkana (local government). It impounds the Clear Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.51026, -94.10373 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,792 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF TEXARKANA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00367 |
| Federal ID | TX00367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |