Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
The Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, was completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Brushy Creek. This earth dam, standing at a height of 36 feet and a length of 1075 feet, has a storage capacity of 671 acre-feet and serves as a vital structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes in addition to flood risk mitigation.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam is inspected every five years and was last assessed to be in satisfactory condition in September 2017. With a moderate risk rating, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for operational control. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam remains an essential asset for the local government in managing water resources in the area and ensuring public safety during flood events.
As part of the regulatory oversight by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam plays a crucial role in the region's water management infrastructure. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a key component in the overall flood risk reduction strategy for the Brushy Creek watershed, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating climate-related risks in the area.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 36 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 37 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 36 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 20 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 2 cfs | → |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Park Road 3, Georgetown
- Russell Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
- Russell Park - Georgetown Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
Fishing spots
Track Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam.