Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam

TR-BRADY CREEK· Concho, Texas· Built 1956· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX)
Dam Length3,427 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge19 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDTX01629

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: July 2, 2020
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 27 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 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 27 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 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 27 Dam built?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 27 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 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 27 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 27 Dam last inspected?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam was last inspected on July 2, 2020. 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.