Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam dam
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam
Brady Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam, located in Concho County, Texas, was completed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a local government-owned structure for flood risk reduction along the Brady Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 8075 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 7216 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 13.61 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam, with a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, is regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam features a slide gate outlet for water release. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level (2) for the structure. With its strategic location and design, the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam stands as a key asset in the management of water resources and flood control in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in climate resilience efforts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of structures like the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and resilience to changing climate conditions. The dam's role in flood risk reduction, its design features, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into how such infrastructure contributes to the overall water security of the area. By staying informed about the condition and management of dams like this one, enthusiasts can actively participate in efforts to safeguard water resources and mitigate the impacts of climate change on water availability and quality.
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 Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba Rv At Menard | 23 cfs | → |
| Concho Rv At Paint Rock | 14 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 7 cfs | → |
| Pecan Ck Nr San Angelo | · | → |
| Concho Rv At San Angelo | 3 cfs | → |
| S Concho Rv At Christoval | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam.
Track Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam
Where does the data for Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 32 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
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