Broxson Lake Dam
Broxson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Broxson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Broxson 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 George Broxson (private). It impounds the Tr-tantabogue Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | Tr-tantabogue Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.43333, -95.33833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GEORGE BROXSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05153 |
| Federal ID | TX05153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |