Bear Branch Lake Dam

Texas — Montgomery County — BEAR BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
RiverBEAR BRANCH
Coordinates30.19712, -95.53596

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length2,569 ft
NID Storage6,808 acre-ft
Max Storage6,808 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY

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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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