Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Spring Branch.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a length of 1800 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 3248 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 242 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for the safe release of excess water during periods of high flow. The outlet gates consist of one slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. The dam's condition was assessed as fair in November 2017, with a moderate risk level assigned. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam is considered to be in a manageable condition. Overall, Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction and water resource management in the region, providing protection to surrounding areas and ensuring the safety of downstream communities.
Years Modified |
1992 - Other |
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1800 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
251.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
5.3 |
Nid Storage |
3248 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
San Gabriel Rv At Laneport
|
3cfs |
Willis Ck Nr Granger
|
0cfs |
Little Rv Nr Rockdale
|
153cfs |
Little Rv At Cameron
|
156cfs |
Little Rv Nr Little River
|
97cfs |
Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron
|
940cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
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Taylor - Granger Lake
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Willis Creek - Granger Lake
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