The Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam, located in Coupland, Texas, was completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 1136 feet, providing a storage capacity of 843 acre-feet and a normal storage of 133 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity.
With a spillway width of 106 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2750 cubic feet per second, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam poses a moderate risk level (3) according to the risk assessment. Despite the lack of available hazard potential information, the condition assessment conducted in April 2021 deemed the dam's condition as satisfactory. The presence of slide and uncontrolled gates for outlet management further highlights the dam's operational efficiency and flood control capabilities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in managing flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1136 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
843 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |