Beaver Lake Dam
Beaver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Beaver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Briar Lakes Ranch Lp (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.94347, -95.72613 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,001 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BRIAR LAKES RANCH LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00150 |
| Federal ID | TX00150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |