Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam
The primary purpose of Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Concho County;concho Swcd (local government). It impounds the Kelly Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 2,771 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,696 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| River/Stream | Kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.22886, -99.82069 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,771 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,696 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01628 |
| Federal ID | TX01628 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |