Prescott Lake Dam
Prescott Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prescott Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Prescott 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 Jw Mcfarlane Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-peach Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,038 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 399 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/23/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Tr-peach Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.49228, -96.24662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,038 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,482 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JW MCFARLANE TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/23/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01861 |
| Federal ID | TX01861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |