Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
The primary purpose of Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Brown County;pecan Bayou Swcd (local government). It impounds the North Fork Steppes Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,418 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 64 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2021.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| River/Stream | North Fork Steppes Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.75167, -98.84667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,865 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02775 |
| Federal ID | TX02775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |