Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam

TR-TURKEY CREEK· Williamson, Texas· Built 1960· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,300 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDTX01345

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 3, 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 8 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam built?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam last inspected?

Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam was last inspected on December 3, 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.