Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,483 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01340 |
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 Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 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 29 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 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 Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam built?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 29 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 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 29 Dam?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 29 Dam last inspected?
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.