Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Williamson County, Texas, the Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-Turkey Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet, providing essential flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 710 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 130 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the local community from potential flooding events.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and adherence to safety standards. With a fair condition assessment as of November 2017, the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam is prepared to handle maximum discharge events and safeguard downstream areas from excessive water flow. Overall, the Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood protection and water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in mitigating climate-related risks.

Years Modified

2017 - Other

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.3

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

1.1

Nid Storage

710

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.