Brady Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam, located in Concho, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-MAVERICK CREEK.
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Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 2621 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 1308 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected by the TCEQ to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a drainage area of 2.96 square miles, the Brady Creek Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of flooding in the region, offering protection to nearby communities and infrastructure. Though lacking a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for controlled water release. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as high (2), emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic placement and design of this structure in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
2621 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MAVERICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
2.96 |
Nid Storage |
1308 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |