Brady Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam
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 Length | 5,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01616 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD
Local Government
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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.