Birdwell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tyler County, Texas, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 500 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 Birdwell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Birdwell Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lois Stanton;robert Stanton (private). It impounds the Brush Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| River/Stream | Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.77756, -94.33707 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,225 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lois Stanton;robert Stanton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03772 |
| Federal ID | TX03772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |