Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, is a key infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1975 for flood risk reduction along the Little Mustang Creek. This earth dam, standing at a height of 35 feet and with a length of 2480 feet, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. The dam has a storage capacity of 1728 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 36 acres, effectively managing a drainage area of 3.4 square miles.
With a fair condition assessment as of October 2014, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 202 feet and outlet gates for efficient water release. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite a moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been assigned a hazard potential and lacks specific risk management measures as of the latest data update in May 2021.
In conclusion, Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam stands as a vital component of the local government's efforts in managing flood risks and protecting the surrounding community in Taylor, Texas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and current condition of this dam sheds light on the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding our environment and communities against natural disasters.
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 25 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 114 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 73 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 94 cfs | → |
| Berry Ck At Airport Rd Nr Georgetown | 179 cfs | → |
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Williamson County
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Park Road 3, Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
Fishing spots
Track Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 25 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
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