Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam, located in Brownwood, Texas, was completed in 1966 and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this earth dam on Steppes Creek stands at a height of 43 feet and has a length of 1240 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1950 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 166 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 6261 cubic feet per second during peak flow events.
Despite being in fair condition according to the latest assessment in January 2018, the dam poses a moderate risk level. It is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water release and has undergone inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in April 2017. While no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and remains a crucial asset for managing water resources and protecting the community from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the engineering design and operational aspects of this essential flood control structure in the heart of Texas.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1240 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
STEPPES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
5.2 |
Nid Storage |
1950 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |