Plum Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Hays, Texas, along Brushy Creek, is a significant structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a length of 2100 feet. It has a storage capacity of 2936 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 3.62 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 402 feet and outlet gates to manage water flow. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2015. The risk assessment for Plum Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is rated as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. With its strategic location and design, Plum Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the community in the face of climate variability and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
2100 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
3.62 |
Nid Storage |
2936 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |