Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in McCulloch County, Texas, stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region.


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Summary

Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves to protect the surrounding area from the potential devastation of Bear Creek's waters. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 1984 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 2032 acre-feet, providing essential flood control for the local community.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam's spillway type is listed as "None," it is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate to manage water flow. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam is deemed to have a high risk potential, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards.

Given its critical role in flood risk reduction, the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure component in safeguarding the local community from water-related disasters. With a focus on safety and effective water management, this dam stands as a beacon of resilience in the face of climate challenges, showcasing the collaborative efforts of government agencies and designers in protecting the region's water resources.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

1984

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

BEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

35

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

4.49

Nid Storage

2032

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.