Brooks Lake Dam
Brooks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Red River County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brooks Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brooks Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Phillip Brooks (private). It impounds the Bruton Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Red River |
| River/Stream | Bruton Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.65237, -95.15219 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PHILLIP BROOKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03096 |
| Federal ID | TX03096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |