Lake Bryson Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 995 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Bryson Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Bryson 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 City of Bryson (local government). It impounds the East Rock Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 995 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2019. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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 | Jack |
| River/Stream | East Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.18707, -98.40570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 995 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Bryson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04649 |
| Federal ID | TX04649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |