Brent Dam
Brent Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brent Dam
The primary purpose of Brent Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by J Brent;r Brent (private). It impounds the Tr-plum Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,000 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Moore |
| River/Stream | Tr-plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.66667, -101.94167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2,000 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | J BRENT;R BRENT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06772 |
| Federal ID | TX06772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |