The Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 33 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, was completed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Hog Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 1800 feet, with a storage capacity of 592 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a fair condition assessment as of December 2017, the Upper Pecan Bayou Dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 56 feet, can handle a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second. Although the hazard potential is not available, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level. Overall, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region, ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding community in Byrds, Texas.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1800 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.28 |
Nid Storage |
592 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
1cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
1cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
14cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |