Brady Creek WS SCS Site 18a Dam, located in Menard, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 4034 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 3332 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Situated on Fountain Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 9.22 square miles.
Despite being a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction, Brady Creek WS SCS Site 18a Dam lacks a spillway and is rated as having a high risk level (2). The condition assessment of the dam remains unrated, with no recent inspection data available. While the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the USACE, it is regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the Brady Creek dam serves as a vital component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
4034 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
FOUNTAIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
9.22 |
Nid Storage |
3332 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
N Llano Rv Nr Junction
|
31cfs |