Brazoria Reservoir Dam

Texas — Brazoria County — OFF CH-BRAZOS RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
RiverOFF CH-BRAZOS RIVER
Coordinates29.06769, -95.51737

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length39,861 ft
NID Storage32,088 acre-ft
Max Storage32,088 acre-ft
Surface Area1,865 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 22, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTHE DOW CHEMICAL 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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