The Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 26 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, stock or small fish pond maintenance, and irrigation.
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Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 2,310 feet. With a storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.19 square miles, the 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), the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 26 Dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of April 2021. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 52 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, highlighting the need for robust risk management measures to be put in place.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 1,320 cubic feet per second, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 26 Dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water availability for various purposes in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, maintaining and monitoring the condition of this dam will be crucial for sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2310 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
EAST HOLLOWAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
2.19 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
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0cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
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0cfs |