Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam
Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam is a gravity dam located in Brown County, Texas, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Municipal Reservoir Upper Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Brownwood (local government). It impounds the Pecan Bayou near Brownwood.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 825 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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 06/21/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Brownwood |
| River/Stream | Pecan Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.75539, -98.97269 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF BROWNWOOD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02757 |
| Federal ID | TX02757 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |