Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,581 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,304 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01328 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LOWER BRUSHY CREEK WCID;TAYLOR SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 20 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam built?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has a dam height of 26 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 20 Dam last inspected?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.