Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Plum Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Hays County, Texas, stands as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Brushy Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 36 feet and spans 1788 feet in length. The dam provides a storage capacity of 1309 acre-feet, offering vital flood protection for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 1.89 square miles and a spillway width of 90 feet, the dam is designed to manage a maximum discharge of 2479 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the TCEQ, Plum Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam undergoes regular inspections and state permitting to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood mitigation. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2018, demonstrating a commitment to emergency preparedness and risk management. Despite having a moderate hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety. The dam's strategic location and design underscore its significance in safeguarding the local community from flooding events along Brushy Creek.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1788

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

33.5

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

1.89

Nid Storage

1309

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

36
       
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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.