Brown Dam

Texas — McMullen County — COW CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyMcMullen
RiverCOW CREEK
Coordinates28.27108, -98.54173

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length3,060 ft
NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 13, 1977
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSAN JOSE CATTLE COMPANY

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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