Brown Ranch Dam
Brown Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Hays County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brown Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Brown Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Je Brown (private). It impounds the Tr-onion Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| River/Stream | Tr-onion Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.10437, -97.99360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JE BROWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01583 |
| Federal ID | TX01583 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |