Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brady Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in McCulloch County, Texas, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-BEAR CREEK river.
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Summary
Built in 1957 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches over 3,237 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1,666 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition and is regularly inspected and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure public safety.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cfs and no spillway, this dam is designed to primarily mitigate flood risks in the surrounding area. The dam's normal storage capacity is 115 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 32 acres within a drainage area of 3.59 square miles. While the dam's hazard potential is not available, it is categorized as having a high risk level of 2, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management and maintenance measures to safeguard the local community and environment.
In the absence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, there is room for improvement in emergency preparedness for Brady Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam. However, with its reliable slide gate outlet and continued state oversight, this dam remains a vital asset for flood control in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to monitor and support the maintenance of such critical infrastructure to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
3237 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
3.59 |
Nid Storage |
1666 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Brady Ck At Brady
|
23cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
47cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Llano Rv Nr Mason
|
122cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Mason
|
4cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Brady Ck Res Nr Brady