Lake Brown Dam
Lake Brown Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Brown Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Brown Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nina Brown;wyman Brown (private). It impounds the Tr-big Elkhart Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/06/1982. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Elkhart Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.54449, -95.50523 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NINA BROWN;WYMAN BROWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05836 |
| Federal ID | TX05836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |