Leisure Lake Dam
Leisure Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Leisure Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Leisure Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Leisure Lakes Incorporated (private). It impounds the Tr-thompsons Creek near Bryan.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| Nearest City | Bryan |
| River/Stream | Tr-thompsons Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.63385, -96.41192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LEISURE LAKES INCORPORATED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01868 |
| Federal ID | TX01868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |