Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam
Located in Williamson County, Texas, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam stands as a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1972 for flood risk reduction along the Battleground Creek. With a dam height of 37 feet and a length of 2500 feet, this earth-type dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 1476 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management in addition to flood risk reduction.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam boasts a fair condition assessment as of August 2017, with regular inspections every five years. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for efficient water management, the dam holds a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, with no available hazard potential classification. Despite its age, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
As a key component of the Galveston District's water resource infrastructure, this dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its strategic location, design, and operational efficiency. With a surface area of 34 acres and a drainage area of 2.5 square miles, the dam serves as a critical asset in the region's water management strategy, ensuring the safety and well-being of local communities while also preserving the natural ecosystem along the Battleground Creek.
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 29 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 114 cfs | → |
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 94 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 73 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Williamson County
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Little Webberville Park
Campgrounds
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
Fishing spots
Track Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 29 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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