Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam

REUBES CREEK· Concho, Texas· Built 1958· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX)
Dam Length5,250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage191 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDTX01616

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 23, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is owned by CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam built?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam last inspected?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.