Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 46 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 46 Dam, located in McCulloch County, Texas, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Live Oak Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 3936 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2119 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water hazards.

Managed by local government authorities with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Brady Creek Dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a fair condition assessment as of January 2018 and a moderate risk rating, the dam remains a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region. Equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 12547 cubic feet per second, safeguarding the community from potential flood events.

As a part of the Fort Worth District, the Brady Creek WS SCS Site 46 Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area. With a solid foundation and a history of effective flood control, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper infrastructure in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.

Years Modified

2006 - Other

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

3936

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

LIVE OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32.8

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

2.94

Nid Storage

2119

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.