Board votes to retain floodplain and operations properties at Possum Kingdom Lake
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Summary
Following a property evaluation, the board resolved to retain approximately 159 floodplain tracts (50%+ in FEMA High‑Risk Flood Zone A) and all roughly 27 tracts used for day‑to‑day BRA operations at Possum Kingdom Lake to support operations, water quality buffers and potential conservation/mitigation.
The Brazos River Authority board adopted a committee recommendation to retain two large groups of property at Possum Kingdom Lake: those tracts that are at least 50% within FEMA High‑Risk Flood Zone A (approximately 159 tracts) and all properties currently used for BRA operations at the lake (about 27 tracts, including boat ramps, convenience stations, trails, the lake office and maintenance areas).
Deputy General Manager Matt Phillips reviewed the Authority’s multi‑phase property evaluation process (begun in 2021 with a three‑phase external study) and the internal matrix staff developed in 2024 to grade properties. Phillips said the Authority holds roughly 386 tracts at Possum Kingdom and that the committee sought efficiencies by grouping similar properties for blanket action rather than addressing dozens of parcels individually.
Staff explained floodplain tracts provide operational benefits — flood‑operation access, water‑quality buffers, stream‑bank stabilization and wildlife habitat — and that retaining operations properties preserves public access and maintenance functions. The resolution to retain the identified groups passed on roll call.