Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Battleground Creek.
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Built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches for 1000 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 574 acre-feet. With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flood events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam is designed to address fire protection, stock, or small fish pond needs in addition to flood risk reduction. Despite a lack of spillway infrastructure, its hazard potential is marked as "Not Available," and a risk assessment has classified it as having a high risk level of 2. With no recent inspection date provided, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the continued safety and functionality of this important water resource structure in the region.
As a part of the broader water resource management system in Texas, Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam highlights the collaborative efforts between federal agencies like the USDA NRCS and state agencies like the TCEQ to mitigate flood risks and protect local communities. With its historical significance and ongoing role in flood risk reduction, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure development and management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource challenges.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BATTLEGROUND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.92 |
Nid Storage |
574 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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