Birdsong Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEastland
River/StreamTR-ELLISON SPRINGS BRANCH
Coordinates32.25245, -98.62004

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length860 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage646 acre-ft
Max Storage646 acre-ft
Normal Storage323 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGARY BUCHHOLZ
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01412
Federal IDTX01412
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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