Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Brownwood, Texas, is a crucial earth dam designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk along Elm Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1971, this dam stands at a height of 34 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 561 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 79 feet and a maximum discharge of 6,377 cubic feet per second, it serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management in addition to flood risk reduction.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but is deemed to have a moderate risk level. Despite being a non-USACE structure, it plays a crucial role in the region's water resource management. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

1722

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

ELM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

561

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.