Branson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 645 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Branson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Branson Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H Branson (private). It impounds the Hill Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 11/29/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| River/Stream | Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58396, -98.05620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H Branson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01181 |
| Federal ID | TX01181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |