Brady Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam, located in Concho County, Texas, is a significant Earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Kelly Creek.
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Completed in 1957, this dam stands at a height of 34 feet and a length of 2771 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1696 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, with a high risk potential of 2.
Managed by the local government with state regulation and oversight from TCEQ, the dam does not have a spillway and features none outlets gates. While lacking certain safety measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, the dam remains a critical infrastructure for flood control in the area. With its strategic location and design, the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam serves as a vital resource for water management and climate resilience in the region, demonstrating the importance of sustainable infrastructure in mitigating natural disasters and protecting communities.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
2771 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
KELLY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
3.32 |
Nid Storage |
1696 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |