Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,621 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01343 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 3 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 3 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 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 3 Dam built?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 3 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 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 3 Dam?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 3 Dam last inspected?
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam was last inspected on January 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.