Texas A&m University Lake No 1 Dam
Texas A&m University Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Texas A&m University Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Texas A&m University Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Texas A & M University (state). It impounds the Tr-white Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 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 | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Tr-white Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.56573, -96.36847 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05724 |
| Federal ID | TX05724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |