Upper Brushy Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Years Modified

2006 - Structural

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

4985

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

49

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

5.5

Nid Storage

3402

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

35
       
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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.