Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 41 Dam dam
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 41 Dam
Brady Creek WS SCS Site 41 Dam, located in McCulloch County, Texas, is a key structure in the management of flood risk along the Brady Creek. Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 3030 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 3724 acre-feet and a drainage area of 8.98 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding events in the region.
Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available." However, with its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 41 Dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure in the area. The dam has no spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate, further highlighting its importance in managing water flow in the region.
Although lacking in certain assessment and emergency preparedness measures, the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 41 Dam is a significant asset in the flood risk management strategy for the area. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, continued monitoring and maintenance of this structure will be essential to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
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 41 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Ck At Brady | 1 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 15 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv Nr Brady | 3 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv At Menard | 195 cfs | → |
| Concho Rv At Paint Rock | 274 cfs | → |
| Hords Ck Nr Coleman | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 41 Dam.
Track Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 41 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 41 Dam
Where does the data for Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 41 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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