Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
The Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along McNutt Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and has a length of 2550 feet, with a storage capacity of 4868 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.63 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 202 feet and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
In 2009, the dam underwent hydraulic modifications to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing floodwaters. The structure is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in February 2015. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) based on a risk assessment. Emergency action plans have been prepared and updated periodically, with the latest revision in March 2018.
The Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk management in the region, protecting downstream areas from potential inundation during heavy rain events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding communities and properties along McNutt Creek, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 16 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 386 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 314 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 91 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 130 cfs | → |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown | 5 cfs | → |
| Berry Ck At Airport Rd Nr Georgetown | 3,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Park Road 3, Georgetown
- Russell Park Boat Ramp
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
Campgrounds
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
- Russell Park - Georgetown Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 16 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
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