Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam

TR-DRY BRUSHY CREEK· Williamson, Texas· Built 1966· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,730 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage564 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,301 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDTX01326

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: December 12, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LOWER BRUSHY CREEK WCID;TAYLOR SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 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 Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is owned by LOWER BRUSHY CREEK WCID;TAYLOR SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam built?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam last inspected?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2019. 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.