Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Quick Facts

Location: Harrison, Texas
Coordinates: 32.430172, -94.48452
River: Brandy Branch River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1983
Dam Height: 80 ft (24 m)
Dam Length: 3,200 ft (975 m)
Dam Capacity: 38,672 acre-ft (47,701 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
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Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Information

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Harrison County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Brandy Branch River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS and commissioned in 1983 and is currently owned by AEP UTILITIES WEST.

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Structure

The Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam is approximately 3,200 feet (975 m) long, 80 feet (24 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,465,200 cubic yards (1,884,781 cubic metres).

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 29,513 acre-ft (36,404 Ml) and maximum capacity of 38,672 acre-ft (47,701 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,242 acres (503 ha) and the total catchment area is 4 square miles (11 square kilometres).

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Spillway

The dam has a 439 feet (134 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 13400 cubic feet per second (379 cubic metres per second).

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam
Harrison, Texas
Height (ft)
80
Length (Ft)
3,200
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
38,672
Drainage Area (sq miles)
4
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:41
Sunrise 06:39
Sunset 17:23
Temperature (°F) 65
Feels Like (°F) 65
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1016
Humidity (%) 88
Wind Speed (mph) 3
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 55 79 76 1014 54 5 11 NNE 0 - clear sky
Thu 62 79 79 1018 67 9 25 ENE 0 - scattered clouds
Fri 64 73 74 1014 86 9 26 E 100 7 moderate rain
Sat 62 77 74 1014 43 7 13 WNW 100 3 light rain
Sun 59 77 75 1015 31 7 8 NNW 0 - clear sky
Mon 53 78 75 1014 38 5 7 SE 0 - clear sky
Tue 60 84 83 1012 62 10 22 SW 20 0 light rain
Wed 59 81 82 1014 59 14 31 SW 100 1 light rain

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam?

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam?

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam is in Harrison County.

How high is the Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam?

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam is 80 feet high.

How long is the Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam?

Brandy Branch Cooling Pond Dam is 3,200 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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