The Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, was completed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Battleground Creek.
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This earth-type dam stands at a height of 44 feet with a length of 2150 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4093 acre-feet. The dam has a fair condition assessment as of April 2021 and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite the absence of a spillway, the dam's normal storage capacity of 197 acre-feet serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. The surrounding area covers a drainage area of 6.51 square miles, with a surface area of 85 acres. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment for this dam is considered high (Level 2), indicating the need for stringent risk management measures. Overall, the Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
2150 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
BATTLEGROUND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
85 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
6.51 |
Nid Storage |
4093 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |