Burns Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Frio County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 4,000 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 Burns Reservoir Dam
Burns Reservoir Dam is a dam in Frio, Texas. The dam is owned by Te Burns (private). It impounds the Martin Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 4,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,525 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/21/1975. That was over 51 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Frio |
| River/Stream | Martin Branch |
| Coordinates | 28.64848, -99.08621 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,525 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,525 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,067 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Te Burns |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01719 |
| Federal ID | TX01719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |