Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,519 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01323 |
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
TAYLOR SWCD;UPPER BRUSHY CREEK WCID
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 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 Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam is owned by TAYLOR SWCD;UPPER BRUSHY CREEK WCID (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam built?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 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 Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam last inspected?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam was last inspected on May 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.