Lower Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is a vital structure located in Williamson County, Texas, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1960 for Flood Risk Reduction.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 103 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

Situated on TR-Turkey Creek and owned by the local government, Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam serves multiple purposes including Fire Protection, Stock or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction, and Irrigation. Despite being in fair condition, the dam has a high risk assessment level (2) and lacks a spillway system. With its strategic location and crucial role in managing water resources, this dam is a significant asset in the region's water management infrastructure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices would find Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam an intriguing case study for flood risk reduction and dam safety considerations in Texas.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

42

River Or Stream

TR-TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

42

Nid Storage

550

Structural Height

42

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

42
       
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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.