Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1960.
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Standing at 40 feet high and 1500 feet long, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 2100 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 3621 cubic feet per second, this dam helps to regulate the flow of the TR-TURKEY CREEK.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 217 feet and outlet gates including a slide sluice gate and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in August 2017, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Overall, Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
4.03 |
Nid Storage |
2100 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
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Taylor - Granger Lake
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Willis Creek - Granger Lake
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