Brady Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam, located in McCulloch, Texas, is a significant structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1956.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 43 feet and stretching 4091 feet in length, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Needle Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 197 acre-feet and a drainage area of 11.52 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Brady Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam has been inspected regularly, with its condition assessed as fair as of April 2021. Despite its high risk level, the dam has not been deemed hazardous, and its emergency action plan status remains unknown. With one slide gate serving as an outlet structure, this dam continues to play a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
As an integral part of the flood risk reduction strategy in the region, Brady Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government entities and the USDA NRCS. With its strategic location and reliable design, this dam ensures the efficient management of water resources along Needle Creek, contributing to the overall climate resilience of the area.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
4091 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
NEEDLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
54 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
11.52 |
Nid Storage |
7732 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
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|
1cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
Llano Rv Nr Mason
|
121cfs |