Brazos River Authority facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | BRA |
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| Formation | 1929 |
| Type | Government-owned corporation |
| Purpose | Water conservation and reclamation |
| Headquarters | 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas, 76714 |
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Region served
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Brazos River basin |
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General Manager
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David Collinsworth |
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Main organ
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Board of Directors |
| Website | http://www.brazos.org/ |
The Brazos River Authority (or BRA) is an organization in Texas that helps manage the Brazos River. It makes sure there's enough water for people, farms, and businesses. The BRA was created in 1929 by the Texas Legislature. This means the state government decided to set it up.
Its main job is to manage the Brazos River as a valuable water source. When it first started, it was called the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District. In 1953, its name changed to the Brazos River Authority. The main office for the BRA is in Waco.
Managing Water: Reservoirs
The Brazos River Authority helps manage several important reservoirs. These are large, artificial lakes that store water. They are created by building dams on the Brazos River and its smaller rivers (called tributaries).
The BRA currently manages three main reservoirs:
- Lake Granbury on the Brazos River
- Lake Limestone on the Navasota River
- Possum Kingdom Lake on the Brazos River
The Authority also plans to manage the Allens Creek Reservoir if it is ever built. This future reservoir would be on Allens Creek.
See also
- List of Texas river authorities
- Brazos River Authority dams
Images for kids
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The Brazos River Authority's administration office building in Waco, Texas
