Burns Lake Dam
Burns Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Milam County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burns Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Burns Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ira Burns (private). It impounds the Tr-brazos River.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | Milam |
| River/Stream | Tr-brazos River |
| Coordinates | 31.05985, -96.82747 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | IRA BURNS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02373 |
| Federal ID | TX02373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |