Bear Branch Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityTHE WOODLANDS
River/StreamBEAR BRANCH
Coordinates30.19712, -95.53596

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length2,569 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,808 acre-ft
Max Storage6,808 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge16,101 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX05878
Federal IDTX05878
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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