Broseco Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Morris County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 705 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 Broseco Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Broseco Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Broventure Company Inc (private). It impounds the Murphy Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 796 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Morris |
| River/Stream | Murphy Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.28695, -94.74504 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 796 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 796 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 438 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,936 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Broventure Company Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04007 |
| Federal ID | TX04007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |