Big Brown Lignite Mining Area Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 31.85466, -96.04736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,623 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,623 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | LUMINANT BIG BROWN MINING COMPANY LLC;LUMINANT MINING COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |