Brady Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam, located in Concho, Texas, is a locally owned flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1959.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 43 feet and stretching 4010 feet in length, serves to control the flow of South Brady Creek, with a storage capacity of 9546 acre-feet and a normal storage of 200 acre-feet. Despite its lack of a spillway, the dam remains regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity.
With a drainage area of 20.3 square miles, Brady Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region. The dam's slide outlet gate allows for controlled release of water, while its hazard potential is currently deemed "Not Available." Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as having a high risk level of 2. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of this dam in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events and the ongoing efforts to maintain its operational efficiency and safety standards.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
4010 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH BRADY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
20.3 |
Nid Storage |
9546 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
N Llano Rv Nr Junction
|
31cfs |