Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

2500

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

BATTLEGROUND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

2.5

Nid Storage

1476

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.