The Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve as a flood risk reduction measure along Block House Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and spans 4400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 4954 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 253 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 26566 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of June 2017. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam has not had any reported incidents, with inspections conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. With its strategic location and design, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events along Block House Creek.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
4400 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
BLOCK HOUSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
55 |
Drainage Area |
8.5 |
Nid Storage |
4954 |
Structural Height |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
55 |