Brainard Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hemphill County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 438 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Brainard Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Brainard Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Esf Brainard (private). It impounds the Tr-canadian River near Canadian.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 438 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hemphill |
| Nearest City | Canadian |
| River/Stream | Tr-canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.92048, -100.45131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Esf Brainard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05905 |
| Federal ID | TX05905 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |