Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam

FITZGERALD CREEK· Concho, Texas· Built 1957· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX)
Dam Length6,459 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage13.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Max Discharge73 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDTX01626

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 28 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 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 28 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 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 28 Dam built?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 28 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 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 28 Dam?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam has a dam height of 42 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 28 Dam last inspected?

Brady Creek WS SCS Site 28 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.