Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam dam
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam
Brady Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam, located in Concho, Texas, is a key infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Live Oak Creek. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 2306 feet, providing flood risk reduction benefits to the local community. The dam has a storage capacity of 1668 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres, serving as a critical structure for water resource management in the region.
Managed by the TCEQ and designated as a state-regulated dam with inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures in place, Brady Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and flow in the area. With a hydraulic height matching its structural height of 29 feet, the dam serves as a vital component for flood control and water management efforts along Live Oak Creek. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment, the dam remains a pivotal structure for the region's water resource and climate resilience.
As a part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, this dam signifies a collaborative effort between local governments and federal agencies to address flood risks and enhance water security in Texas. With a single slide gate for outlet control, Brady Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam exemplifies the integration of engineering and environmental stewardship to safeguard communities against water-related hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam stands as a testament to proactive measures in ensuring sustainable water management practices and resilience to changing climate patterns in the region.
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 Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba Rv At Menard | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Concho Rv At Paint Rock | 81 cfs | → |
| Pecan Ck Nr San Angelo | · | → |
| S Concho Rv At Christoval | 14 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 11 cfs | → |
| S Concho Rv Abv Twin Buttes Res Nr San Angelo | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam
Where does the data for Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 29 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.
Other water bodies near here
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