Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam Dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam, located in Round Rock, Texas, is a crucial infrastructure owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a length of 1450 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the area along the TR-Brushy Creek. With a storage capacity of 970 acre-feet and a normal storage of 70 acre-feet, this dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 127 feet and outlet gates including a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. The structure has undergone modifications in 2008 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. Despite being rated as not available in terms of hazard potential and not rated in condition assessment, the dam is inspected every five years and has an emergency action plan last revised in March 2018. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam ensures the safety of the surrounding community while managing water resources effectively in the region.
Overall, Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam plays a vital role in water management and flood control in Williamson County, Texas. Its strategic location, design, and operational features make it a key asset for the local government in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the residents of Round Rock. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, the significance of such infrastructure in sustainable water resource management cannot be overstated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 19 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 565 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 369 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 235 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 158 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Dessau Rd | 32 cfs | → |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown | 10 cfs | → |
About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 19 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 below 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.
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.