Lake Brownwood
Lake Brownwood, also known as Brownwood Reservoir, is an artificial lake on Pecan Bayou, eight miles north of Brownwood in north central Brown County (at 31°50' N, 99°00' W). The project is owned and operated by Brown County Water Improvement District Number 1. The surface area is 7,300 acres, and the drainage area 1,535 square miles. The lake's normal capacity is 118,900 acre-feet; its maximum capacity is 448,200 acre-feet. The spillway elevation is 1,425 feet above mean sea level.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Lake Brownwood is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 31.83570480
- Longitude
- -99.00783100
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Lake Brownwood by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Lake Brownwood
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1,510 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 1,532 | 2010 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 1,694 | 2000 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 1,221 | 1990 | Texas Demographic Center |