Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 10b Dam dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 10b Dam
Situated in Williamson County, Texas, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 10b Dam stands as a vital structure designed and managed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along the TR-Chandler Branch. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans a length of 1635 feet, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.13 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related hazards.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 10b Dam is equipped with slide gates and uncontrolled outlets for effective water flow control. Regularly inspected and deemed to be in satisfactory condition, this dam has a moderate risk level of 3, indicating a proactive approach to risk management and emergency preparedness. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway and a hazard potential that is not available underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Overall, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 10b Dam serves as a key infrastructure for protecting the local community from potential flooding events. With a strong emphasis on safety and risk management, this dam exemplifies the importance of water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of increasing environmental challenges.
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 10b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 20 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 36 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 37 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 36 cfs | → |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 10b Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Russell Park Boat Ramp
- Park Road 3, Georgetown
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
Campgrounds
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Russell Park - Georgetown Lake
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 10b Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 10b Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 10b 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 10b Dam.