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Local favourite lake · McMullen, Texas

Brown Tank Dam

Brown Tank Dam is a lake in McMullen, Texas.

Brown Tank Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Brown Tank Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Brown Tank Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.62355, -98.40620. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Brown Tank Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Brown Tank Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Brown Tank Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Brown Tank Dam?

    Nearby: Choke Canyon Reservoir (lake, 18 km), Cross (fort, 17 km), Campbellton (fort, 21 km), Calliham (fort, 21 km), Campbellton Cemetery (fort, 23 km), Comanche Hills (viewpoint, 24 km).