The Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam in Williamson County, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Dry Fork Creek.
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Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 5000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2839 acre-feet and a surface area of 30.1 acres. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a combination of slide and uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite being state-regulated and inspected regularly by the TCEQ, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with a moderate risk level. The dam has undergone modifications in 2005 for hydraulic improvements and in 2012 for structural enhancements. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation and ensuring the safety of nearby residents and livestock. Climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic design and engineering behind this essential water resource management structure.
Years Modified |
2005 - Hydraulic, 2012 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
5000 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
DRY FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
3.8 |
Nid Storage |
2839 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |