Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Brownwood, Texas, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along Salt Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 50 feet and a length of 2043 feet, has a storage capacity of 1407 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. The dam's primary purpose also includes fire protection, stock watering, irrigation, and small fish pond support.
Managed by the local government, the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 13 Dam is regulated and permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway, outlet gates for operational control, and a hazard potential that is not available. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, though specific risk management measures and inundation maps are currently not disclosed.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 13 Dam an intriguing structure for its multifaceted purposes, engineering design, and risk assessment. As part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation. The collaboration between federal and state agencies, along with local government ownership, showcases a coordinated effort to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water management facility in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2043 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
3.7 |
Nid Storage |
1407 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
50 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
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0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
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2cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
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2cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
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.
Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 13 Dam
Lk Brownwood Nr Brownwood