Brown Lake Dam
Brown Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Throckmorton County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brown Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brown 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 Rob Brown (private). It impounds the Cow Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Throckmorton |
| River/Stream | Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.22305, -99.20877 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ROB BROWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03806 |
| Federal ID | TX03806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |