Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,273 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01331 |
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
LOWER BRUSHY CREEK WCID;TAYLOR SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 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 23 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 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 23 Dam built?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 23 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. 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 23 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 23 Dam last inspected?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.