Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam dam
Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam
The Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is a flood risk reduction structure located in Milam, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964. The dam is primarily used for flood risk reduction but also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. It stands at a height of 37 feet with a length of 1800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1307 acre-feet.
Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, the dam is in fair condition as of the latest assessment in April 2021. Although the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment is classified as high (2), indicating the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. With no spillway and one outlet gate, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and protecting downstream communities along Schoolhouse Branch.
Overall, the Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is a vital infrastructure for flood control in the area, reflecting the collaborative efforts of local government and federal agencies. With its strategic location and design, the dam serves as a key component in the water resource management system, highlighting the intersection of engineering, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
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 Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Farm To Market 969 1115, Bastrop
- Little Webberville Park
Campgrounds
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
Track Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam
Where does the data for Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 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 Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam.