Brady Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam, located in Concho, Texas, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Brady Creek.
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This earth dam stands at 31 feet high and spans 1825 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1681 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.55 square miles. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any modifications and is currently in a not rated condition.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. It features a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and has no spillway, locks, or other associated structures. Although the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment is considered high (2), highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical flood control infrastructure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Brady Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam in managing flood risks in the region and the efforts undertaken by local government agencies to safeguard the community from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1825 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRADY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
3.55 |
Nid Storage |
1681 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
Pecan Ck Nr San Angelo
|
0cfs |