Located in Round Rock, Texas, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Buttercup Creek.
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Constructed in 1959 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and spans 1533 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 3488 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 5.9 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 23770 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective flood control measures in the region.
Managed by the TCEQ and inspected every 5 years, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with a moderate risk rating. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam features slide and uncontrolled gates for water release. The surrounding area benefits from fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond purposes, highlighting the dam's versatile role in water resource management. As a key structure in Williamson County, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water infrastructure for climate resilience.
Years Modified |
2006 - Other |
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1533 |
Dam Height |
49 |
River Or Stream |
BUTTERCUP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
49 |
Drainage Area |
5.9 |
Nid Storage |
3488 |
Structural Height |
49 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
49 |