Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam
Located in Williamson County, Texas, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region. Constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 28 feet and a length of 950 feet plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 565 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, the dam serves as a vital component of water resource management in the region.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's spillway type is classified as uncontrolled, with a width of 62 feet to manage excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. Despite being categorized as having a moderate risk level, the dam has not been rated for its current condition, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to protect the community it serves.
As a part of the broader network of water infrastructure in the Galveston District, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam plays a critical role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves secondary purposes such as fire protection and stock or small fish pond maintenance. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, the importance of resilient infrastructure like the Upper Brushy Creek Dam becomes even more apparent in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the threats of flooding.
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 22 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 | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 2 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 20 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 36 cfs | → |
| Little Walnut Ck At Georgian Dr | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 22 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
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Camp Mabry Military
Fishing spots
Track Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 22 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 22 Dam.