Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Round Rock, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and has a length of 2365 feet, providing a storage capacity of 5587 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the area, with a spillway width of 183 feet to manage high discharge levels.

The dam is state-regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its integrity and functionality. With a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam's hazard potential is not available, and it has a moderate risk level. Emergency action plans are in place, although details on their adherence to guidelines and risk management measures are not specified. Overall, Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

2365

Dam Height

54

River Or Stream

SOUTH BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

36

Hydraulic Height

54

Drainage Area

15.8

Nid Storage

5587

Structural Height

54

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

54
       
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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.