Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the Brushy Creek.
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The dam, standing at a height of 27 feet and with a length of 2170 feet, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves additional purposes such as fire protection, irrigation, and providing water for stock or small fish ponds.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam is in fair condition as of April 2021, with a hazard potential that is not currently available. Despite its high risk assessment rating, the dam has a designated emergency action plan (EAP) and undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's outlet gate consists of a slide (sluice gate), and it does not have a spillway, making it essential for the dam to be properly maintained to reduce the risk of failure in the event of a major flood event. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
2170 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
1874 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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