Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Located in Williamson County, Texas, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is a critical structure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the North Fork Brushy Creek. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 4985 feet, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 3402 acre-feet and a normal storage of 199 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of heavy rainfall events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. In 2006, the dam underwent structural modifications to enhance its performance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 232 feet, allowing for the safe release of excess water during peak flow events. With a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2014, the dam is deemed to meet current safety standards, although its hazard potential is not available.
In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water release, and emergency action plans are in place to guide the response to potential risks. Overall, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of proactive management and maintenance to ensure the safety of the community and the resilience of water resources in the face of changing climate 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 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 18 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 1 cfs | → |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown | 0 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 33 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 35 cfs | → |
| Berry Ck At Airport Rd Nr Georgetown | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lime Creek Road 9684-9766, Leander
- Russell Park Boat Ramp
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
- Park Road 3, Georgetown
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Bar K Ranch Road 6701, Lago Vista
Campgrounds
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
- Russell Park - Georgetown Lake
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis
Track Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 1 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.
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