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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Humidity
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 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |