Starbrand Lake Dam
Starbrand Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kaufman County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Starbrand Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Starbrand Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Star Brand Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Tr-brushy Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 378 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| River/Stream | Tr-brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.57429, -96.35924 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STAR BRAND CATTLE COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05205 |
| Federal ID | TX05205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |